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Peter A Goldsbury (Peter Goldsbury) wrote:
I am curious where and when you heard this and in relation to which organization. In the Aikikai dan ranks do not of themselves indicate teaching proficiency; the main teaching title is shihan, for which a certificate is already issued. Thus there is no need even to consider a menkyo system.
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Peter, I believe it was discussed in parts in this thread
http://www.e-budo.com/vbulletin/show...threadid=23707
Most of it regarded other budo but some of it regarded aikido.
Specially regarding M. Saito bestowing Menkyo Kaiden in Bukiwaza within the Iwama Ryu network upon a few selected students of his. Now of curse he is gone and so is Iwama Ryu as of past.
Best,