National Recognition A. Dojo AAA provides national recognition and accreditation of Aikido dojo and their satellites. Member dojo are listed free of charge on the internationally-accessed AAA web site. A full dojo offers an Aikido program that meets consistently at least three times per week, and has been in existence at least three years. Instruction is by shidoin and fukushidoin. An Aikido club offers an Aikido program that meets consistenly at least three times per week, and has existed at least one year.
Instruction again is by shidoin and fukushidoin.
To this end, the organization has requirements for several levels of instructor certification, and provides national recognition of this certification. Certification level depends on guidelines set forth in AAA policy. Membership entitles the student to an AAA membership card or yudansha booklet, in which records of the students test and certification dates, annual dues payments, and camp and seminar attendance is recorded. Students receive the national AAA newsletter, Aikido World, four times per year. D. Rank Tests and Promotions AAA has established standardized requirements for kyu rank promotion tests for adults and children, and for black belt tests.