Hey all,

It can be challenging to know how close or how far you are to your next belt test. Am I going up for testing? Am I not? Who actually knows? There are two answers.

First, ZenPlanner recently made a ton of updates, most notably is a View Attendance History page in the ZP app that tells you how many classes you've logged toward your next belt test, among other things. When you login, click View Attendance History at the bottom of the Classes page. You don't have to use the app though - you can login via a web browser too. Important notes:

• This only works when you check in for class consistently, so be sure to tap that kiosk before/after class!

• If your rank is incorrect in ZenPlanner, please let me know.

Second, testing is about three aspects:

1. Number of practice days: You showed up for class. You're providing a vessel.

2. Technique proficiency: You're ingesting the lessons you learned in class. You're filling the vessel with water.

3. Attitude: You're playing an active, invested, and constructive role in your Aikido study... AND in the Aikido study of other students... AND in our community at large. This is you drinking the water.

Thirsty for more? See you for Open Mat!