Re: Defining Aikido
It seems like there would be a scale of credibility decending from the current Doshu, on down through the rankings of the Uchi deshi, including well-reviewed authors, the accredited instructors and so on. At some point on that scale, most individuals will find a point where their faith wavers.
A general consensus could probably be reached and may already be established. In Yoshinkan Aikido, for instance, this is a pretty strict and formalized list.
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