aikido 4th kyu grading

my 4th kyu aikido grading (10 November 2007)

thanks to Karlo G. for being my Uke, and thanks to Brent S. for recording it for me.

comments welcomed and appreciated.

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[hotbloodedtoo]

I forgot to mention, that you are probably way beyond 4th kyu at this point 2009. I hope to see more videos of you.

[lordosaya]

haha, one can only hope. who knows if reality matches expectations? ;) if everything goes well, i might have my 2nd kyu grading in Oct. keep an eye out then. cheers.

[hamisatypeofcheese]

What grade are you now? And how long have you been training in Aikido? I'm a Jujitsu and Judo man myself and am limited in my knowledge of Aikido. But I've gotta admire your fluidity and movement.

Also, do all grades get to wear Hakkama? Because in Jitsu it's only Dan grades who do, just wondering if it's different.

Cheers

[lordosaya]

in this video, i was grading for my 4th kyu and that would have been about November 2007 - so almost 2 years ago? i've got a more recent grading vid on my channel if ur interested.

re: hakama - different dojos seem to hv different rules/etiquette about that. in my dojo previously, students who passed their 6th kyu were encouraged to wear the hakama - but my dojo changed affiliation early this year, so that expectation changed and students now typically wear the hakama after they achieve shodan.

[hotbloodedtoo]

your movements are well coordinated. May I suggest that the Uke give stronger, more effective attacks and not be so quick to give up (go into an ukemi). Both Saotome Sensei and Yamada Sensei (two different styles, but both students of O-Sensei) state - A strong attack makes for a good nage. Saotome reiterated at a seminar, that this is a "Martial Art", not a dance and it is supposed to be effective defense system. Not just movement.

[lordosaya]

good comment - our dojo has over the past year or so has emphasised more on being dynamic in training and uke's role. so yes, we're certainly on the track that you've pointed out. cheers.

[hwoarang5]

awesome uke blending, very well coordination .. all the best on your training

William , aikikai , malaysia

[Christophoros]

@hamisatypeofcheese at kobukan dojo, students may wear hakama when they earn 3rd kyu

[a3spirit]

what federation is this? this seems different from usaf test requirements. btw it does look good.

[cioby85bc]

fain... fain....