test

Well, I took my test tonight. OK, 2 tests. I've been training for over 3 years at this dojo (1 year at the previous one) and have not chosen to test yet. My Sensei said I'm ready for 3rd kyu, but the head instructor said we'd first do 5th and 4th, and if that went well we'd do 3rd in Feb or March. So 5th and 4th it was tonight!

Tonight I had a great Aikido class. Normally I don't go to evening class - 6am before work for me, but I was supposed to see the head instructor at least once more before my test, and he normally teaches Monday nights. He didn't show up tonight probably because of the bus strike mayhem, so class was taught by one of the 4th dans at the dojo. A lady (G.) whose class I have yet to attend - so it was a real treat for me.

On Wednesday evening I'll be testing for 5th and 4th kyu. It's been over 4 years now and I have not yet chosen to test, so I have some catching up to do. If all goes well on Wednesday, I'll be testing again in February or March for 3rd kyu. Then I'll almost be caught up.