I've noticed that many of the best people who understand the budo of Aikido, lose interest in testing because it means nothing. Don't get me wrong, it's useful (other debate, don't want to get into it here).
If I was a white belt but had the ability of a nidan, would my attacker call foul? "hey, your better than your belt! No fair!"
You should respect all your fellow partners equally. Were just at different points on the road, some are left lane drivers, some are quite content to go the speed limit, and some are out enjoying life.
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