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Old 09-24-2008, 01:56 AM   #1
Linn314
Dojo: Diego Garcia Aikido
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New school Etiquette

Hello. My question for the group is how to properly enter a new school. I am transferring to from my school in Diego Garcia to a school in Pensacola. Do you just show up with a white belt, request a test, or just wear the belt from your old school?

Thank you in advance for any information.

Al Linn
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Old 09-24-2008, 02:16 AM   #2
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Re: New school Etiquette

Contact the person in charge of the dojo and ask about protocol. It makes things simpler for both parties.

Warning: Do not bend, fold or otherwise abuse... until we get to the dojo..


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Old 09-24-2008, 05:44 AM   #3
Dieter Haffner
 
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Re: New school Etiquette

Go to the new dojo.
Demand to see the head instructor.
Be victorious over this person (aka kick his ass).
Claim the title of new leader of the gang.

Or... kindly ask the head instructor what Andrew suggested.
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Old 09-24-2008, 06:16 AM   #4
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Re: New school Etiquette

Allen,

Call or email first, and explain that
- you have moved to the area and would like to train at that dojo.
- you had trained at another dojo under so-and-so sensei for x-years, and if asked, confirm what kyu or dan you have been given.

Show up, suit up, learn, repeat.

THEN after everyone feels safe around you, do as Dieter suggested. They wont see it coming.

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Old 09-24-2008, 08:00 AM   #5
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Re: New school Etiquette

If the dojo in Florida has the same affiliation as the the dojo you are in now, a letter from your sensei would be nice as well.

Plus Ki
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Old 09-24-2008, 11:13 AM   #6
Mark Uttech
Dojo: Yoshin-ji Aikido of Marshall
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Re: New school Etiquette

Onegaishimasu. I found it helpful when a couple of new students at my dojo gave me a typed record of all their previous experience, where they trained, the sensei they trained under, for how long, how regularly, etc.

In gassho,

Mark

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Old 09-24-2008, 12:07 PM   #7
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Re: New school Etiquette

Be humble and helpful... It goes a long way.
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Old 09-25-2008, 02:25 AM   #8
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Re: New school Etiquette

Thanks all! Appreciate the info!
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