dkdrewkellison

I really like how people are mostly respectful here. Good job! !!!. Imho even though Japanese jujutsu and Brazilian jiujitsu are different i think they compliment each other really well. Like judo and bjj. I think to be well rounded you need to cross train . Ive incorporated muay Thai. For striking as well. But iam no master. I will always be a humble student. I also think any style is only good if you practice with a resisting opponent.

I think i would like kenjutsu or iaijutsu. Although i dont know of any dojos in the area. I really dont know much about it in general.

Where do you live? If i may ask. Sensei 8 is correct in my school you dont ask for promotion . The highest ranked yudansha informs sensei if you are ready and then he will test. Each art has its own thing to offer. But judging by your interest in the ways of the sword and aikido a good style of japanese jujutsu may fit. Then i am biased. It ultimately depends on what you like. And feel comfortable with.

I like seeing discussion about jujutsu. My philosophy is use a close in strike that transitions to a jujutsu lock.