Dear Members,
Its fantastic to see so many people on the mat this year and many of you
training at more than one dojo as well. This is a terrific way to learn
from a number of instructors...

To facilitate this better:-

a) Please ensure that the back of your membership card is signed and dated
by your instructor when you pay the monthly fee, simply show this at other
Griffith dojos to confirm you have paid already.

b) It becomes difficult to track classes across dojos for grading purposes.
Therefore at your home dojo, ensure a tally of classes from other dojos is
kept.

c) Instructors grade students based on the aikido yuishinkai syllabus,
there is a set number of classes to be considered eligible to grade. Your
instructor will also take into account your understanding and commitment to
regular training.

Southbank dojo will be grading some students shortly after the seminar

best wishes and looking forward to seeing you at the weekend seminar,
dan

PS here is the current grading schedule and sundry other information

PRICE LIST

Goods:

Gi …………. Up to Size 3 $60
Gi …………. Sizes above Size 3 $70
Student Handbook $20
Jo …………………………… $20
Bokken ……………………... $25
Tanto ……………………….. $10


Annual Membership Fee:

This is a compulsory fee for all Aikido students and teachers. Annual Fee
= $20 payable July 1st (based on financial year). 50% discount from
January. 75% discount from May.


Classes: Casual Prepay (8
sessions) Monthly (1st of month)

Students/ Concessions $ 8 $40 $40

Others $10 $60 $60
The monthly fee allows Aikido students to visit any Griffith Dojo and
attend as many classes as he/she wishes to attend.

Children under 16 years of age Casual Prepay (8
sessions) Monthly (1st of month)
to be accompanied by participating
adult (parent/guardian) $ 5 $30 $25


Grading: Fees Grade
Minimum Classes*
White belt = one yellow stripe $10 7th
Kyu 15 classes
White belt = 2 yellow stripes $12 6th
Kyu 20 classes
Yellow belt $15 5th
Kyu 25 classes
Orange belt $20 4th
Kyu 30 classes
Green belt $25 3rd
Kyu 35 classes
Brown belt $30 2nd
Kyu 45 classes
Brown belt with Hakama $35 1st Kyu
Black belt to be advised Shodan 100
classes
to be
advised Nidan 2 years
to be
advised Sandan 3 years

* Classes are counted as from the last grading date, and are minimum
recommended classes, required only!


dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3875 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3875 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

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instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of which lead in exactly
the wrong direction", G.Leonard