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Old 02-20-2003, 02:25 PM   #11
opherdonchin
Dojo: Baltimore Aikido
Location: Baltimore
Join Date: Jul 2002
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One was letting a shodan teach an iaido class without his proof of a sho-sho.
I would say the mistake is in accepting rank as proof of competence, regardless of the pedigree. There have been lots of discussions about the meaning of rank in these forums, but I think most people would agree that regardless of someone's rank you shouldn't let him teach until you are personally satisfied with his skills and his approach.

Yours in Aiki
Opher