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Short essays written as part of the test requirements for Dan ranks.

10 Years Ago Shodan Essay by Trevor Mason (Aikido Alliance Australia) 4 February 2012
On the Eve of Nidan Nidan Essay by Lance Giroux (Two Rock Aikido) 1 December 2011
Sword as Teacher Yondan Essay by Michele Simone (Aikido of Monterey) 19 November 2011
Aikido - Path of Compassion Nidan Essay by Asia Currie (Aikido 'Ka) 18 November 2011
Musings on Aikido and Self-Defense Nidan Essay by Gottfried Kloimwieder (Yellow Springs Aikido) 4 November 2011
Conservation of Energy Nidan Essay by Leslie Peters (Aikido West)
The Intrinsic Value of Children's Aikido Classes to Aikido as a Whole Nidan Essay by David Kai (Northern Alberta Aikikai)
Sandan Essay Sandan Essay by Paul Thomas (Aikido West)
Atemi Waza in Life Sandan Essay by Frank Bloksberg (Aikido 'Ka)
Ukemi is about Trust Shodan Essay by Phil Martinez (Aikido of Eugene)
Voice and Breath Shodan Essay by Christopher Whaley (Aikido of Monterey)
Paying Attention to Paying Attention Shodan Essay by Derek Deboer (Yellow Springs Aikido)
Fortunate in Defeat Sandan Essay by Keith Fink (North Texas Aikido)
Persistance Shodan Essay by Sasha Kruger (Aikido of Eugene)
Transitions Shodan Essay by Nelson Hulce (Yellow Springs Aikido)
Sandan Essay by Jennifer Lawrence (Aikido of San Luis Obispo)
Message from a Woodpecker  Nidan Essay by James Gauer (Tenchi Aikido)
I love Aikido for what it’s brought to my life  Shodan Essay by Mike Zarecky (Yellow Springs Aikido)
Randori Thoughts Nidan Essay by Scott Stanton (Aikido West)
Encounter Shodan Essay by Meika Clucas (Aikido of San Luis Obispo)
Walking the Path of Peace Shodan Essay by Scott Clucas (Aikido of San Luis Obispo)
Ikkyo and the Way: My Personal Journey in Aikido Yondan Essay by Frank Roberto (Snake River Aikido)
Path to the "Wood Shed" Sandan Essay by Tom Davidson (Northern Alberta Aikido)
The Art of Peace Yondan Essay by Mats Strömgren (Aikido Dojo Gamlestaden)
A New Start Sandan Essay by Ylva Beckman (Aikido Dojo Gamlestaden)
Lean Aikido Sandan Essay by Doug Reichert (Aikido of Winnipeg)
Aikido - The Way of Harmony Sandan Essay by Ruth Kedar (Aikido West)
Connection: An Evolution of Understanding Nidan Essay by Kathryn Klein (Aikido West)
Recollections Nidan Essay by Mark Vestrich (Aikido West)
Thoughts on Mulberry Trees Shodan Essay by Gottfried Kloimwieder (Yellow Springs Aikido)
A Life Lesson in the "Gentle" Way Nidan Essay by Jamie Swanson (Northern Alberta Aikido)
Consistency Through Aikido Nidan Essay by Shane Fielder (Northern Alberta Aikido)
The Intrinsic Value of Children’s Aikido Classes to Aikido as a Whole Shodan Essay by David Kai (Northern Alberta Aikido)
My Path to Aikido Shodan Essay by Shawn Webster (Yellow Springs Aikido)
Ten Years Between Tests Yondan Essay by Alex Vanderburgh (Aikido West)
Ready to Begin Shodan Essay by Mark Hurwit (Aikido of Eugene)
Aiki Development Yondan Essay by Paul Stallman (Aikido of San Luis Obispo)
Evolution, Ki and the Aikidoka's Axis Nidan Essay by Marjean McKenna (Utah Aikikai)
Godan Essay Godan Essay by Chuck Hauk (Aikido of Eugene)
Living Aikido Nidan Essay by Diana Hedstrom (Aikido North)
Accepting Change Sandan Essay by Tom Fischer (Aikido North)
Struggling in Aikido Nidan Essay by Ed Morin (Aikido North)
On Aikido Shodan Essay by Matthew Lowes (Aikido of Eugene)
Speed Without Speed: Two Approaches Shodan Essay by Colin Davey (Aikido of Eugene)
The State of My Art Address Nidan Essay by Steve Rathbun (Aikido West)
Untitled Godan Essay by Daryl Berlie (Aikido of Eugene)
Practicing with Joy Sandan Essay by Barbara Knapp (Aikido of Eugene)
Onegaishimasu Sandan Essay by Joe Fischer (Aikido North)
Ukemi Nidan Essay by Derek Hedstrom (Aikido North)
Home Sandan Essay by Michele Simone (Aikido of San Luis Obispo)
What is Aikido Yondan Essay by Bill Gray (Aikido Academy)
My Aikido Sandan Essay by Tom Wharton (Aikido of Eugene)
Untitled Sandan Essay by Leanne Krause (Aikido of Ashland)
Observation Sandan Essay by Ami Neiman, Ph.D. (Aikido of San Leandro)
Untitled Nidan Essay by Maggie Krabec (Yellow Springs Aikido)
Groping in the Face of Danger by Brandon D. WilliamsCraig (Aikido of Berkeley)
Learning to Learn Nidan Essay by Tom Fischer (Aikido North)
Shodan Program & Essay by AlejAndro Anatsasio (3 Shapes Aikido Club)

The myth structure that grounds our practice... Nidan Essay by Robert Kent (Aikido West)

No Mind Nidan Essay by Joe Fischer (Aikido North)
Holotropic Aikido The Art As A Healing Agent Sandan Essay by Danny McIntyre (Riai Aikido ,Auckland)
Experimenting with Uncertainty Nidan Essay by Mark Coulston, Shodan (Riai Aikido, Ponsonby)
The great mystery of Aikido Shodan Essay by Mark Fitzwater, Riai Aikido, Wellington)
Aikido and Karate-do Shodan Essay by Hans van der Voorn (Riai Aikido, Wellington)
Untitled Nidan Essay by Marshall Reisberg (Sunset Cliffs Aikido)
Aiki Journey Nidan Essay by Tenley Inouye (Sunset Cliffs Aikido)
Aikido's Inside Secret Yondan Essay by Gordon Teekell (Oakland Hills Aikido)
The Test Nidan Essay by Jennifer Lawrence (Aikido of San Luis Obispo)
Ai Nidan Essay by Brandon D. WilliamsCraig (Aikido of Berekeley)
Internal Power Sandan Essay by Dale Jolley (Aikido North)
Untitled Sandan Essay by Carol Hoshiko (Aikido North)
Kaeshi Waza: Blurring the Distinction between Uke and Nage Nidan Essay by Chris Swenson (Aikido North)
Training Aikido in Everyday Life Nidan Essay by Jirka Friedl (Aiki Dojo Mainz)
Untitled Nidan Essay by Ami Neiman (Aikido of San Leandro)
"In struggle lies truth...." Nidan Essay by Rene' Carlos (Akkan Dojo)
Evolution and the Central Axis Nidan Essay by Gale McIntosh (Aikido West)
Internal Kaeshi Waza Nidan Essay by Mary Tesoro (Aikido of San Luis Obispo)