Funny enough, I've not seen a sandan test on RUclips that wasn't around 12 minutes. In the USAF, there are no specified techniques for sandan (and dan ranks above that aren't listed, I imagine it follows the same "whatever the testing instructors want to see" path). I've been in tests that lasted about an hour, but haven't heard any that last hours. It must be assumed that the candidate knows the kyu level techniques and doesn't need to demonstrate them. There is something to be said about having a short test as the evaluators are looking for "level" proficiency and not necessarily a broad range of techniques. How one executes a technique gives them a good look into the progress of the Aikidoka. But I still hope for a longer sandan test (it will be my next test)- not that I really care. Rank means very little to me. It is all about the training.
Dan grading isn't a question of more techniques. Examiners look for ki connection between mind body and partner. This connection looks very different between first, second, third and fourth dan. The distinction is visible in the first few minutes; the rest is merely a formality. Also, aikido exam represents the end of an earlier stage of development, and the beginning of the next stage. This achievement is normally recognised by the instructor during training, so the exam itself is again, merely a formality.
Wow, this Aikido school actually lets you touch a simulated attacker? Not that it isn't still a scam with no self-defense application, but I'm just surprised there's actual contact being shown, even if there's no resistance or effort put in by the 'aggressor'
Reminds me of my grandad
He was a 3rd dan black belt in aikido
He was good friends with Chiba and other grandmasters
He was also the representative of aikido in Britain for half a year
Very calm and relaxed in the center of the circle. This is good movement. Well done.
That's it? Our testing covers everything you have learned. All of the Kyu's - Sandan. It takes hours of testing, not just 12 minutes.
Funny enough, I've not seen a sandan test on RUclips that wasn't around 12 minutes. In the USAF, there are no specified techniques for sandan (and dan ranks above that aren't listed, I imagine it follows the same "whatever the testing instructors want to see" path). I've been in tests that lasted about an hour, but haven't heard any that last hours. It must be assumed that the candidate knows the kyu level techniques and doesn't need to demonstrate them. There is something to be said about having a short test as the evaluators are looking for "level" proficiency and not necessarily a broad range of techniques. How one executes a technique gives them a good look into the progress of the Aikidoka. But I still hope for a longer sandan test (it will be my next test)- not that I really care. Rank means very little to me. It is all about the training.
When Yamada and Kanai sensei give the exam, such as in my sandan test, you dont complain to shihans. Just saying.
Dan grading isn't a question of more techniques. Examiners look for ki connection between mind body and partner. This connection looks very different between first, second, third and fourth dan. The distinction is visible in the first few minutes; the rest is merely a formality.
Also, aikido exam represents the end of an earlier stage of development, and the beginning of the next stage. This achievement is normally recognised by the instructor during training, so the exam itself is again, merely a formality.
why is he only performing techniques at half speed, I thought this was a test!
Wow, this Aikido school actually lets you touch a simulated attacker?
Not that it isn't still a scam with no self-defense application, but I'm just surprised there's actual contact being shown, even if there's no resistance or effort put in by the 'aggressor'