About
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Interested in attending or want more information? Feel free to contact the Dojo Cho, Eugie Mintu, Nidan (ASU) at (859) 361-6162 or by email at eugie.mintu@gmail.com. To learn more about the dojo's location and current class schedule, please see our Classes page.
Current Members
Below is a list of our current active members.
Florian M.
Shodan
Uriah
Ikkyu
Mat A.
Yonku - Jan 2023
Shannon C.
Sankyu - May 2017
Martin Mudd
Yonku - May 2017
Jessamyn E.
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Eugie Mintu
Nidan - 2009
Ranked Title Definitions
Aikido examination is not structured around competition but is instead on understanding of technique, reaction, adaptability, concentration, and awareness. Confidence and courage are important, not your ego.
Mudansha Ranks (Trainee without dan grade)
Rokyu, 6th Kyu
Gokyu, 5th Kyu
Yonkyu, 4th Kyu
Sankyu, 3rd Kyu
Nikyu, 2nd Kyu
Ikkyu, 1st Kyu
Yudansha Ranks
Shodan
Nidan
Sandan
Kigami Biraki
Yondan
Godan
Rokudan
Nanadan
For more information about promotion and rank please see the ASU student handbook. To learn more about terminology and definitions, you can refer to the ASU glossary page.