Sunday, September 20, 2009

Rank Revisions: Aikido Academy of Self-Defense - Columbia, South Carolina

At our academy, we work hard to constantly improve. Recently, we have revised and codified our ranking system which has proven to be extremely successful. The following is a basic description of each area of our curriculum.

Youth Program

Little Samurai: Ages 5 to 7
White Belt
Yellow Stripe
Blue Stripe
Green Stripe
Purple Stripe

Youth Aikido: Ages 8 to 12
Junior White Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Junior Yellow Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Junior Blue Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Junior Green Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Junior Purple Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido

Adult Program

NGA Fundamentals: Self-Defense Basics
White Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Yellow Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Blue Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Green Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Purple Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Brown Belt - Nihon Goshin Aikido and Jiu-Jitsu
Black Belt (1st Degree)- Nihon Goshin Aikido & Grappling Course
Black Belt (2nd Degree)-Nihon Goshin Aikido & Grappling Certification
Black Belt (3rd Degree) - Instructor Certifications

We look forward to not only improving our programs, but serving our student body and developing the knowledge base of our instructors. I am proud of the commitment level of all of our dojo members and instructors. It is an honor and privilege to teach each and every day at my academy.

Thanks for all the support.

Sensei John Carter

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