Instead we have seminars. Aikido of Greater New Orleans hosts two or three seminars annually with visiting instructors from our federation. Included in these is Summer camp, a week long intensive available to adults only. Also, we attend seminars at other MAF dojo through out the year. Typically testing is offered during these seminars.
Students are eligible for testing by completing a set amount of hours per rank.
These are published at each dojo and follow the USAF recommendations. However, hours accrued do not entitle anyone to test. Ability gained over time is an individual process. Testing is important as a mile stone and for focusing. It is not the end result.