Instructor Certification

[Qasim]

I'm thinking about taking Aikido and although some will say this question is a little early to ask, what are the requirements for Fukushidoin and Shidion in the US Aikido Federation? Are there any special courses required?

If I do take up study (which I'm about 95% as of this moment), I want to when I'm at that level (several years from the point that I start studying) to be and instructor.

[Amakasashi]

it depends on each person growth and how much time are you willing to give to the art of peace.

[aikiwolfie]

I don't know what the US requirements are but in the UK you can open a dojo without any affiliation to any particular federation.

Teaching Aikido however requires alot more than just being good at Aikido. You realy have to develop some seriouse teaching skills and powers of precognition (to read the minds of those who have no clue as to what they mean).