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Originally posted by virginia_kyu
I would like to start a petition drive to end the use of Aikidoka for the following reasons.
1) Apparently the term "ka" implies a profession in the art so unless you make your living doing Aikido you are not an Aikidoka, Thank God!
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KAMI : No. The term KA implies "a student", not "a professional", in the sense you mean.
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Originally posted by virginia_kyu
2) Aikidoka simply sounds ridiculous
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KAMI : People think and feel differently, Thank God! I like "Aikidoka" and find "Aikidoist" simply insufferable...
But I also believe in the motto "To each his own"...
Best