Kenshūsei Program
Kenshūsei derives its meaning from three Japanese words: Ken, meaning to purify, Shu, meaning mastery, and Sei, meaning disciple. It implies a person who wants to develop in a certain art or by following a certain way of perfection.
The Aikido Iloilo Kenshūsei Program is a Training Scholarship Initiative aimed at jump starting the awareness, interest and propagation of Aikido in the province by providing free keiko and keikogi to underprivileged students who have the desire to train in the martial art but cannot afford the training fees.
We hope that by giving the young generation the opportunity to discover Aikido, they will benefit from its values, and one day in the future, pay it forward to society.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
The Kenshūsei Program is available for Aikido Iloilo Member students up to college level who are not yet self-supporting or do not have their own source of income.
The student must be highly motivated, of good moral character, willing to train rigorously with high expectation from one's self, willing to help out with the Dojo chores, and willing to assist junior students during keiko.
Qualified students who wish to join the Kenshūsei Program must submit a written request.
BENEFITS:
Keiko is free.
Keikogi sets will be issued for free depending on availability and discretion of Aikido Iloilo.
All kyu grade examinations are free.
All Aikido Iloilo kyu grade certificates will be issued for free.
Supplemental Aikido Philippines kyu grade certificates can be requested with a fee to be paid as contribution to Aikido Philippines as per AP guidelines.
NOTE: Students are encouraged to save-up for the yudansha examination and certificate fees, since legitimate yudnasha certificates are only issued by the Aikikai Foundation (legitimated by the Aikido Doshu), and therefore payments are submitted directly to the Hombu Dojo in Japan.
In the future, the Kenshūsei Program Benefits may also be extended to adult aikidoka who have reached yudansha levels and wish to serve as Aikido Iloilo Instructors. Terms and condition apply.
On special cases, the Kenshūsei Program Benefits may also be extended to any other individuals depending on the individuals' circumstances subject to Aikido Iloilo discretion.
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