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Old 09-16-2005, 02:21 AM   #8
Nick Simpson
Dojo: White Rose Aikido - Durham University
Location: Gateshead
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: next grading soon?

In a nutshell: Yes.

I dont mean use excessive force and injure them, but show them that you mean buisness. If you mince around then they will basically 'take the p*ss' out of you and show the examiner that you arent controlling them. This is only what i know based on my actions as uke in others tests and from my own uke's during my tests. They will respect you for putting them down hard without injuring them and will see that you are capable of good technique, this in turn spurns them onto greater efforts as they enjoy the process more than being on the end of an inept/limp Tori. Hopefully.

Thats my thoughts on the process. Your mileage may differ. To qoute my uke from my ikkyu test the other week:

'' He gave me a right good pasting. It was great! '



Edited for spelling, night shift is a bitch

Last edited by Nick Simpson : 09-16-2005 at 02:23 AM.

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