I do not know much about the ranking in aikido and I'm sure it's different everywhere. But is 1 year for any black belt any style just to short? Does aikido work from a different approach? I have seen where people are seemed to be ranked fast (different styles) in order for the teacher to hold on to there students at there dojo. Doesn't seem right. Especially if you were to quit early and you think you got some black belt SKILLS. This is a Fugakukai school.