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Old 03-09-2011, 05:54 PM   #13
ChrisHein
 
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Re: Where can I find a dojo with an Shihan Instructor?

"real deal" Aikido is a subjective thing. Different Shihan are going to give you different lessons, sometimes contradictory lessons. You need to find YOUR Aikido, that is the most "real deal" Aikido anyone can have.

In order to do that, you simply need a decent teacher. Someone who's had some experience teaching, and a decent pedigree. Learn your fundamentals well, and question them often. No one can give you Aikido, you've got to discover it for yourself. You don't need a Shihan for that.

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