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Thank you to all for your replies.
It has shed much light on the subject.
hey Saru, thanks for the welcome, yes the "why was the person graded 1st-4th Dan" question is very important I believe. It could be a good starting point as to setting a standard.
I can understand that. That is probably a very good suggestion. Don, you have a much better understanding of Japanese culture and etiquette. If I was to draft a short letter, would you be willing to help me phrase it in a manner that was both polite and in Japanese? I'm not sure but I think I read somewhere once that Hatsumi-sensei will not accept letters in English.
Kindest Regards
Nick
It has shed much light on the subject.
hey Saru, thanks for the welcome, yes the "why was the person graded 1st-4th Dan" question is very important I believe. It could be a good starting point as to setting a standard.
Don Roley said:...but I really don't see how you expect any of us to do anything about the way Hatsumi grades people. But if you want to repair something, you are going to have to go up to Hatsumi and tell him what he is doing wrong.
I can understand that. That is probably a very good suggestion. Don, you have a much better understanding of Japanese culture and etiquette. If I was to draft a short letter, would you be willing to help me phrase it in a manner that was both polite and in Japanese? I'm not sure but I think I read somewhere once that Hatsumi-sensei will not accept letters in English.
Kindest Regards
Nick