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Old 08-22-2005, 05:57 AM   #20
Dazzler
Dojo: Bristol North Aikido Dojo
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Re: British 8th dan?

Thank you Mr Goldsbury.

I'm surprised that there is no charge for getting an aikikai grading.

Incidentally I think part of the confusion here is that 7th and 8th dans for instance are awarded by Federations in the UK without Aikikai involvement. Meaning some of the names that have been pulled into this discussion may well have aikikai recognition...but at a lower level than that bestowed upon them by their group.

Others may not.

I'm sure there are some interesting historic reasons for this and for the plethora of organisations in the uk alone each with their own heads and affiliations.

This thread seems to have taken a rather odd direction since it was commenced on that 'other forum' following one individuals demonstration of their aikido.

Peace love and harmony everybody.

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