| The Aikibojitsu Distance Learning Program |
| Aikibojitsu - The Art of the Staff |
Aikibojitsu is largely practiced on one's own, thus the art form is particularly suited to teaching methods of a Distance Learning Program. When a student is accepted into the Aikibojitsu Distance Learning Program, he or she is assigned a supervising teacher whose job it is to oversee and regularly monitor the student's progress in Aikibojitsu. Such close attention to the student greatly facilitates the student's progress in learning the art form. Each month (or more frequently depending upon Options chosen at the time of enrollment) the supervising teacher provides the student with specific techniques on which to focus training. At the end of the designated training period, the student submits video of their performance of the assigned material. The teacher then evaluates the video, and provides a written critique and further instruction based upon student progress. Students who wish to participate in the Program must first apply for admission. Because the number of students currently being accepted into the program is very limited, it is likely that the student will be put on a waiting list initially. Once accepted into the program, the student's progress will be closely monitored by a certified teacher who will provide ongoing instruction tailored to the student's needs. The exact nature of the relationship between student and teacher is specified through student selection of a number of Options at the time of enrollment. Options include frequency of contact (monthly, weekly, daily), and evaluation type (written evaluation or video evaluation of student-submitted video.) The Program's default Option is for one technical assignment and one written review of student-submitted video per month, with 'unlimited' email access to the supervising teacher. This default set of Options is designed to allow students to progress steadily toward the rank of first degree black belt. A student may select other Options, however. Increased frequency of contact with a teacher, and/or video evaluation of student-submitted video, are Options that may be selected; note that additional Options are generally considerably more expensive than the default Options. If you are interested in participating in the Distance Learning Program, notify the Aikibojitsu Organization by clicking on the following link: aikibojitsu@gmail.com and putting "Distance Learning" in the Subject line of the email. More information will be provided upon request. |