Won’t the other students get frustrated working with clueless white belts like me?
This is a very common concern for beginners. The short answer: NO! The long answer: Our goal is to help you get good at aikido so that you will be an asset to the class and fun to play with. We all remember our many clumsy mistakes and awkwardness when we started. We remember how patient our partners were with us and how valuable that patience was. We learn by teaching as well as being taught. Helping new people is our duty, our learning and our pleasure. So, relax and greedily absorb all you can. Forgive yourself for your mistakes, try to find them amusing (WE do ) and allow yourself plenty of time to progress.
