Adult Aikido & Ki Testing

[Saint Louis Ki Society]

Testing for adult Aikido Ranks and Ki Ranks is conducted at the main dojo about every three months. The tests are usually on Saturday beginning at 4 pm, and takes about 2 hours. Everyone with the required classes are encouraged to test:
24 classes for Shokyu Ki test,
24 classes after Shokyu for Chukyu,
30 classes and 3 months for 5th Kyu Aikido test,
30 classes after 5th Kyu for 4th Kyu.
Check your handbook for other requirements.

"Kyu Tips", Mort Melman's famous test preparation training, is usually scheduled for the three Friday evenings before testing. Whether you come to work on testing requirements or help others prepare to test, all are welcome to come to attend this training. Click HERE for details.

[Saint Louis Ki Society]

Congratulations to those who tested March 6th.
One tester has been asked to show a few particular Aikido techniques with more proficiency in a few weeks. Assuming that goes well (it better), all passed their tests.

Jeff Dunn, Shokyu and 5th Kyu
Michael Steffens, Shokyu and 5th Kyu
Patricia Mayer, 4th Kyu
Jennifer Sloey, Chukyu and 3rd Kyu
Jim Wright, Chukyu and 3rd Kyu

Alice Hall, Shodan

Click on the link below to see a little Youtube slide-show/video of the testing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxmEBrjinxM

[Saint Louis Ki Society]

The next Ki and Aikido testing for adults is May 22^nd at the usual day and time.

[Saint Louis Ki Society]

Congratulation to the four who tested on Saturday May 22. All did a great job (yes they passed).
Shokyu Ki rank and 5th kyu Aikido rank

• Nathan Dauber
• Andrew St. Clair

4th kyu Aikido rank

• Kristin Hammond
• Michael Steffens