Nidan Melbourne

This is what I was looking for a friendly discussion, and how often little things can pop up in our training that can be translated so differently. Just like languages! Australian English, British English, American English. So close but so different.

congrats to all!

Recently over the last few months, I have been shooting footage of every Technique that was required for my club. It got me thinking about two different things: 1. How fascinating it is how two different clubs often of the same style can have two different names for that one technique. For instance an Upper Block (Or "Rising" Block for some); is called Jodan Uke or Age Uke. another example is my old club used the term "Yoko Geri" as the generic term for a Roundhouse Kick to the Ribs. Whereas other clubs would use Chudan Mawashi Geri. And their "Yoko Geri" may be version of a Side Kick. 2. Why and how this version of Chinese Whispers occurred with such similar names.

Thank you Bob for all your hard work!

Welcome to the forum! I'd say that it is a kata that your former instructor created or one that their instructors did.

To me it would appear that you do hold rank in Two Seperate arts.

With their consent; they are a similar height to you; but are close to 350 kg. I'll Check out Eosin to see the costing.

I've been asked by a few students, who by the nature of their build require a longer than standard belt. The longest I usually see sold is between 360-400cm. Unfortunately these are short for some of my students even if they were a single wrapped. As such, what business could you point me to that I could get one straight up or custom order? I don't mind paying in another currency other than my usual (Australian Dollar)

Sorry about bringing up an old post, but I just noticed that you said that it is going to be 16 hours!!! How did/will that grading working out? Like will it be over 2 consecutive days or another method?

THANKS MO!!!

i'm guessing those seminars were primarily in the US? Being in Australia, I feel like it would put a lot of people off purely because of the expenses.

Hi all, For those who are in the management game of their school or operate as a "head instructor" underneath their CI. How much were you charged or offered to pay to have an instructor to come out to your school? and how did it differ if they were an interstate or international instructor? People like Jesse Enkamp Sensei or Patrick McCarthy Hanshi could theoretically charge a decent amount, as they are well respected authority figures. And that is in part how they earn their living, by doing seminars.

I use cheap ones, but they have lasted years even with constant partner work. But I have also use Kamagong Wood; which is a hardwood and apparently is one of the strongest.

Glad to see the ladies kicking butt! I am working on that atm at my dojo, and encouraging them not to hold back. Whenever I have female that is confident and able to give me a run for my money. I would be proud and give them a fist bump.

Thanks everyone, I love this community and so glad to have found it when I did. I have definitely grown up a lot on here, and understand others a lot more on here. I look forward to being here for another 5 years, and hopefully it is still going when my daughter is old enough to join.

For me as an Instructor; I teach my students that failure is the greatest teacher that they could ever have. Yes passing all the time is great and all, but the amount of pressure on you just builds. And you lose sight of what is important. I place more importance on personal growth over a pass/failure mark. In a way, i'd rather them enjoy the journey

Hey all. Sorry late posting!

I am fortunate enough to have a lot of land . I made a level spot out the front of the house with the tractor , so its fairly large ( no Mum or Wife to complain about carving up the garden ) it soon got covered with grass . Now I call it ' The Circle of Death ' The last 12 years , our 'club training ' on the weekend has been in a public park in town . It seems to have become popular , now the local aikido club trains there on the same day . Outside training is the go ! Much more to offer ; being aware of a much larger 'field' / environment , yet not being distracted by it , uneven ground and correct footwork ( for outdoors, that is - dont try doing what you learned to do on a smooth gym floor when outdoors ) , tactics (like maneuvering another into uneven ground , or so they have the sun in their eyes, etc ) . Weather can be an issue , sometimes we evacuated the park and went and trained in a nearby covered car park . We train at the park every now and again, and love it. But I love seeing the reaction of students when it starts raining, but you can see differences between attitudes real quick. The last time we did, came down hard and a few of us Black Belts just laughed and said "perfect time for some kumite"

Definitely is a mixed bag but then it is even more of a mixed bag when it comes to the schools teaching it. We do a bit of grappling/throws etc at my school because a few of us have the experience from having learnt it elsewhere. Along with being encouraged to learn from other instructors.

Theres 2 Belts I will be passing on, My original Black Belt which will go to my wife as we literally met not to long after me be promoted. The other is my current belt, which will go to my daughter when I pass.

Welcome to the Forum! Yeah I used to do that all the time! but then I realised that I can just train outside and has way more space

The biggest thing for me that a Black Belt should hold is Attitude. Yes Non-Black Belts can carry themselves in a way that exemplifies a Black Belt. But when those around them come to them, even when not teaching shows that there is something different about them.

90% of the time we have students come up to us wanting to teach. So we take them under our wings for a few lessons, and given them various amounts of responsibility. The other 10% we go to particular students, and invite them to teach. But our minimums are 13 years old and 2nd Kyu. But the younger they are, the less responsibility they have.

Both are effective in what their designed for, and I encourage all my students to utilise both. Also for me if the instructor can’t or doesn’t get to know you from a class setting then there is an issue. The classes I teach, I ensure that there is low student to instructor groups. That way, we learn more about the student and same goes the other way round. I would be failing my students, if I didn’t know how Jimmy Works and Learns in comparison to Cassandra who does things completely differently.

Depends strictly on the association and also your club. Some are very strict on this matter, as a matter of quality control. At my club, my Chief Instructor (Godan) runs all gradings and will promote students up to 3rd Dan. But we aren't formally affiliated with any other association, so he tends to bring in other instructors of other clubs to assist when dealing with students wishing to have any Dan Promotion. 1 of our 3rd Dans are due in 2021, but not sure if he is interested in being promoted to 4th Dan any time soon.