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[Pax]

So I'll find A and just train a bit with her. That should clarify my rank.

Does that mean you get to hit her with a stick?

[Trek420]

Does that mean you get to hit her with a stick?

No. That would be bad That would not be nice.

O'sensei Ueshiba founded Aikido. His favorite student was Saito Sensei, whom he entrusted with running his Iwama dojo. One of Saito Sensei's favorite students is my teacher, Pat Hendricks.

So I may be old, outa practice and outa shape but my new teacher knows "oooh, I want this one training here" because of the lineage.

Here's Pat, my teacher with Saito Sensei: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jIF-RDYoBac

[Crankin]

Pax, your question made me laugh!
Trek, it sounds like it will work out. I have learned quite a bit about karate and the different styles, from one of my clients, who is 16. He is on the spectrum and has some mood issues, and going to the right dojo has been the best calming strategy in the world for him. I've worked with him for 3.5 years, so I can really see growth. He is naturally athletic, I actually used to ride and hike with him when I was doing in home therapy. Since he went back to the dojo, he has lost 50+ pounds, can articulate his feelings, has insight, and is running up to 5 miles. No hospitalizations or any trips to the ER in over a year. If enough kids sign up for the summer program, he is going to be a teacher assistant.

[Trek420]

Yep. Just back from the dojo and A, the one who bumped me to beginners? The volunteer secretary.