Marilène's test for Nidan

"Everyone can do Aikido. But no one can do it alone. Thank you Joshua Layton Sensei, my primary instructor, who taught me most of what I know since my first Aikido classes. You are one of the best teacher that I know.
I tried my best to represent the Nidan rank, but apologies for the many mistakes that remain to work on.
Thank you to my ukes, Aikido friends, and the specific people who gave me faith to continue at times that it would have been so much easier to quit.
A special thought to the teachers and friends who have passed, the teachers who were far, and friends and family who were there in spirit. Thank you." -Marilène
This exam was conducted by Donovan Waite Sensei at Montérégie Aikikai, April 11th 2015.

[@arturgrzechnik2124]

Hi Marilene. My name is Arthur. I am Aikido student from Poland. I would like to tell you. Your nidan test was a very inspiring for my. I will practis harder. THANK YOU for big motivation. See you on the tatami somewherer in the word ;-)

[@maylilin009]

Artur Grzechnik thank you for your kind words. Please try to do even much much better than this when your turn comes. Keep training no matter what.

[@u44118380]

Amazing stamina, great variety. One of the best tests I've seen in a while. Well deserved!

[@carlosllanos4689]

Excellent test! One of the bests I have seen in a while! Congratulations

[@AlexRawlings]

Nicely done, really great spirit. It looked like a tough test. Much respect to the ukes too

[@agi185]

Lots of confidence from Marilenes could get out of suitations which were tight. Congrats Marilene on your Nidan. Enjoy your training.

[@gpat64]

To be honest I found that really inspiring to watch. Well done to everyone !!!

[@mgo810]

Congratulations Marilene incredible test! So inspirational!

[@joserodriguez-ky5qj]

Aplause,bravo...Very good test-demo,fantastic technique,perfect movements,nice concentration and actitude,contundence in the techniques...oss marilene, congratulations,i am a spanish judoka and aikidoka.

[@joserodriguez-ky5qj]

i like very much the sound of the foots walking to the tatami and the sounds of the ukemis...this sounds it is fantastic.

[@wellingtoncalderon4653]

Just seeing this now and all I can say it was an amazing test!

[@MultiGildardo]

amazing, good job. congratulations.

[@cyrillagrasta9731]

Nice spirit, postures and determination!

[@jrmatute2056]

Excelente, felicitaciones!!!

[@juanmarodriguezsanchez488]

buen examen, firme y contundente. FELICIDADES!!!

[@Yeoldelole]

Well done. Testing for the upper ranks under Donovan is never easy!

[@danielmorabushido]

FELICITACIONES MUY MUY BUEN EXAMEN !!! OSS!!!

[@denzuko1]

I can sense the Uke was having a very hard time......

[@skilldren]

Very cool.

[@adisakkengprasomsup4303]

very good

[@tomanderson8830]

nice test! congrats