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Old 01-16-2013, 03:33 PM   #6
Krystal Locke
Location: Phoenix, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Re: Aikikai Kagami Biraki Promotions

Sneaky bastage. :-) Yes, I agree that promotion fees are high. No, I'm not going to get a lot into it here because I am trapped in that political mangle myself and have some vested interests. But that has never been my point....

I will say that I am glad that hombu backed down on charging for supporting foreign kyu ranks. Kinda piddly money for the amount of work all around and ill will that would foster.

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm just having a hard time seeing the need for a recommendation for shodan rather than a test. I am spoiled by the local aikido community.
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