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Old 08-28-2012, 11:50 PM   #1
camt
Location: Victoria
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Judging a school/sensei

Hello,

I'm just about to start an introductory aikido course at my university (aikikai). It frustrates me somewhat to learn that there seems to be different quality levels of Aikido. It seems to range from dancing lessons to hard and deadly. By no means am I looking to become the next Steven Seagal, but I do wish for my aikido to be effective in a self defence situation. Now my question is, as a complete newcomer, how am I to know that my sensei/school is good, or perhaps not so good?

Please no debate about its "martial effectiveness." I'm just looking for advice on getting quality Aikido training, although my options may be limited, short of moving to Japan. Thanks in advance for any response!

Cam
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