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Hello all...
Great reading your answers!
I'd like to point out a few things to consider.
Not everyone has their certificates/ or cards on them while travelling (my aikido stuff hangs on my wall at home).
Some aikidoka don't have affiliations behind them (Ronin) like the USAF or Hombu.
I, in fact am guilty of this for my daito background (I studied with my sensei, who was not affliated with any organization for 3 years, 10 hours a week). My certificate consisted of a great tea ceramony and dinner with him and other students (a wonderful experience I might add).
My aikido background got me to 'fast track' because many of the techniques were familiar.
There are important uses for these organizations (don't get me wrong, I support them). But sometimes learning can come from individuals without a formal home or affiliation.
Cheers!
Ari
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