That is sad..

Perhaps though it was very popular and they had to cut down entries? Just
guessing. However, the universe is the best teacher by far, and she never
discriminates.

Regards,
Gregor E

Quoting assunta_morrone <assuntam@...>:

> Hi everyone
>
> I recently had an experience that has prompted me to ask if any one else has
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> had the same.
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> I have been training in Aikido for 10 years. My home dojo is an independent
> dojo headed by Catherine Schnell Sensei, with over 25 years experience in
> Aikido. Sensei has always provided a solid base in our style she has
> encouraged us to train with other teachers and experience different styles
> and
> training environments. During my training I have had the opportunity to
> train
> with some wonderful teachers such as Suzuki Yas Sensei, Endo Sensei,
> Ariga Sensei, Patricia Hendrix Sensei, Denis Wheeler Sensei and many
> others both interstate and overseas.
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> So you can imagine how excited I was when I heard the Doshu was coming to
> Melbourne Australia. I was even more excited when I heard that Aiki-kai
> Australia had a non-member fee. Knowing that it would be an extremely
> popular event we promptly sent in our registration forms only to be told that
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> our registrations had been refused because we did not hold a Dan grading
> that was recognized by Hombu Dojo.
>
> You can imagine how disappointed I was that I was denied entry. Having
> trained with so many other groups and teachers I have never experienced
> such overt discrimination and exclusion at any Aikido event. No one has ever
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> asked for proof of my Dan grading, nor have I ever practiced Aikido in an
> unsafe or disrespectful manner.
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> I feel embarrassed and sad that Aikido in Australia is dominated by an
> organization that excludes and discriminates against fellow Aikido
> practitioners. From my experience I have not found this to be the case in
> other countries, where I have been told that everyone trains with everyone
> and seminars are open to all.
>
> I can't help thinking that the narrow-minded "powers that be" at Aiki-kai
> Australia, I would argue, have missed the point of O Sensei's teaching.
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