| Some Birankai North America dojos have established kenshusei programs to train new generations of Aikido teachers. Kenshusei generally have minimum training and/or teaching requirements and are also responsible for dojo management. The length of the program varies by dojos and individuals. An individual graduates from the kenshusei program by taking a fukushidoin (certified assistant instructor) or shidoin (certified instructor) test. |  T.K. Chiba, Shihan; uke Mike Sidebottom, Nidan, kenshusei at San Diego Aikikai. |
Contact individual dojos for details on their programs and requirements. |
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