Re: 3rd dan examination video
First, thank you for sharing your test. It is a great training aide for those of us still facing those moments in our Aikido journeys. You show great courage to place your performance out there for public scrutiny. I also believe that your performance was exemplary. I'm sure in hindsight you see moments that you would have performed differently but my understanding of the purpose of dan testing is that you are given the opportunity to display the Aikido spirit through the execution of Aikido technique. You remained calm, focused and well postured throughout an extremely grueling examination. Bravo. I hope to train with you one day and benefit from your knowledge. Kudos.
Ed Shockley
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