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Old 11-21-2005, 04:18 PM   #18
Dirk Hanss
 
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Re: Skipping grades?

Maybe it was not fair, but maybe it was part of the test.

To earn a second kyu, you have to be able to stand up for your rights. In Aikido it might look a little bit strange, but the correct reaction, when being called for the wrong grade is: bow to jury, advance to the jury's desk, bow again. Try to say it directly, or wait until you are asked and tell them, that you actually hold a 3rd kyu and you are apllying for no 2.

Anyhow, refuse to do a 3rd kyu examination a second time. The worst they can do is not taking the test, which is even better than being told afterwards that you have failed. :S

Kind regards

Dirk
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