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Survey: Who Are We?

I hope you enjoy this survey! It will be fun to see how far you've come since you first began.

In getting a better idea of who we are as a group, your reflections and feedback will help us better understand how to effectively get the word out to good future partners. Please answer the questions below as briefly or in as much details as you desire. More details give us more to work with, but if you are short on time then any answers are better than none! Please answer honestly - this survey is as much to help you to reflect on your progress as it is to help us attract future students. There are no wrong answers!

I am looking forward to hearing about your unique experiences in training, both as a new beginner and as time goes on.
Much gratitude,
-Brittany

Before You Began Training

What about you as a person made you more likely to be interested in Aikido? (i.e. Were you already a determined person? Were you already invested in your personal growth? Did you already have similar values? If so, what were they? Did you have particular life experiences or circumstances that led you to Aikido? etc) *

How did you first hear about our club? What first attracted you? Why did you first sign up? *

When you started training, were you a: *

Undergrad student? Masters or PhD student? Working professional? Other?

Area of work/study: (i.e. psychology, IT, nurse, mechanic, etc) *

In Your First Year

Do you remember your first week of class? What were your first impressions? (Physical training, teachings, community?) *

If different than above, why did you come back for a second week of class? *

After your first semester, what were your impressions? Why did you return for a second and third semester? *

What were your biggest challenges during your first year? How did others help you overcome them? *

What changes did you notice in your life after starting your training? (physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and/or spiritually) *

Learning Environment

Tell us a bit about how you learn. What were the circumstances of your most memorable "Aha!" moments? (i.e. what specifically did you, your partners, or your teachers do to help support you in your learning?) *

How long have you been training with us now? *

Less than 1 year 1-2 years 3-5 years 5-10 years +10 years

* If you have been training less than one year, you can skip to the bottom.
* If you have been training with us for more than 1 year, please continue with the questions below.
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Training: 1-2 Years

Why did you continue training after 1 year? What benefits did your training, the teachings, and/or the community offer? *

What were your biggest challenges during your first 1-2 years? How did others help you overcome them? *

How have you helped your partners during your first 1-2 years? How do you feel your presence has benefitted our community? *

*If you have been training less than 3 years, you can skip to the bottom.
* If you have been training with us for more than 3 years, please continue with the questions below.
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Training: 3-5 Years

Why did you continue training after 3 years? Did your reasons change? What benefits did your training, the teachings, and/or the community offer? *

What were your biggest challenges during your first 3-5 years? How did others help you overcome them? *

How have you helped your partners during your first 3-5 years? How do you feel your presence has benefitted our community? Has your approach changed? *

*If you have been training less than 5 years, you can skip to the bottom.
* If you have been training with us for more than 5 years, please continue with the questions below.
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Training: 5+ Years

Why did you continue training after 5 years? Did your reasons change? What benefits did your training, the teachings, and/or the community offer? *

What were your biggest challenges after year 5? How did others help you overcome them? *

How have you helped your partners after 5+ years? How do you feel your presence has benefitted our community? Has your approach changed? *

That's it, that's all, folks!

Thank you SO MUCH for having taken the time to share your experiences with us. Is there anything else you'd like to add before you go? Any "most memorable" moments not captured above? Any ideas for attracting good future partners? Any last words of wisdom? *

Your stories and ideas are important. Would you be interested in: *

Sharing your stories in promotions materials? Participating in a promotions committee?

Please write your name below if you are interested in either of the above ideas. Or you can remain annonymous and email Brittany privately to express your interest. *

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