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Chudokai Aikido Federation International Affiliate Dojos

Headquarters

1089 Tecumseh Road East
Windsor, Ontario N8W 1B3
Telephone:(519) 253-6667
Fax: (519) 978-3583
info@aikidocanada.org

Canada

USA

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Okamikan Dojo (House of the Wolf)

141 Reach Street, Unit #3, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, L9P 1L3
905-852-1521
www.okamikan.com
sensei@okamikai.com

Instructor: Scott Campsall - 1st Kyu

Scott CampsallScott Campsall Renshi is a fourth degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, having been promoted by Roger Jarrett Shihan in May 2009. He was also awarded his Renshi (Senior Instructor) teaching title in the Chudokai Martial Arts Federation by Blok Kyoshi. Campsall Renshi also holds rank in Yoshinkai Aikido and has trained in Aikikai Aikido, Judo, Bo staff, Sai, Iaido, and Ba Gua Zhang. In 1999, Campsall Renshi founded the Okamikai organization which was officially affiliated with the Chudokai Aikido Federation Interntaional in October 2006. Campsall Sensei works as a professional martial arts instructor and is also an Advanced Instructor with On Guard International.

 

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Yukikan Dojo (Courage Place)

3945 Chemin d'Oka, St-Joseph du Lac, Quebec, Canada, J0N-1P0
Phone: 450-479-6585

Instructor: Yves Joannisse - 3rd Dan

Sensei Joanisse began his martial arts training in 1968 and holds a 3rd Dan in Jukaido Ryu Jujutsu. He also studied Kodokan Judo, Yoseikan Aikibudo and Shotokan Karate. He received his 3rd degree black belt and teaching license in Yoshinkai Aikido from Blok Kyoshi in July 2002 and holds an international teaching license from Japan. Joannisse Sensei has a bachelor of administration degree and works as a broker and property appraiser in the financial field.

 

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Shuyukan Dojo (Place of Courage and Discipline Training)

225 J.-A. Pare boul, Repentigny, Quebec, Canada, J5Z 4M6
Mailing Address:176 carre du Marais, Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada, J6W 6A1
Phone: (450) 471-1714
patrirem@hotmail.com

Instructor: Patrick Rémillard - 1st Dan

Patrick Rémillard Sensei began his martial arts training in 2002 with Yves Joannisse Sensei (Yukikan Dojo) in both Yoshinkan Aïkido and Jukaido-Ryu Jujutsu. He received his Shodan and teaching license from Blok Kyoshi in October 2009. Rémillard Sensei has a master's degree in sociology and presently works as a correctional officer in a federal penitentiary.

 

Instructor: Martin Gravel - 1st Dan

Martin Gravel Sensei began his martial arts training in Aikido in 1996 under the teaching of Yves Joanisse Sensei (Yukikan Dojo).He was promoted to Shodan and received his teaching license from Blok Kyoshi in 2005. Gravel Sensei currently assists with Aikido classes at the Shuyukan Dojo. Since 1998 he has been self-employed as a free lance lighting and gripping technician in the cinema business.

 

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Shushinkan Dojo (Focus the Mind Place)

Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
Mail: 16 Place Loison, Ville Lorraine, Quebec, Canada, J6Z 1V3
450-621-5249
www.aikido-rivesud.com

Instructor: Jean-Guy Labelle - 3rd Dan

Sensei Labelle received his 1st Dan in Judo in 1976. He has instructed Tai Chi and is a 6th Dan in Tae Kwon Do. He began his Aikido training in 1980 and holds a 1st Dan in Aikikai Aikido. Labelle Sensei received his 3rd Dan in Yoshinkai Aikido from Blok Kyoshi in July 2002 and is presently a martial arts instructor for the city of Sainte-Eustache, Quebec.

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Anshinkan Dojo (Peaceful Mind Place)

Martial Arts Unlimited
1060 West 14 Mile Road, Clawson, Michigan 48017
(248)-636-4212
www.anshinkandojo.com
contrabsn@aol.com

Instructor: Marcus Schoon - 4th Dan

Marcus Schoon Marcus Schoon Renshi began Aikido in 1992. He has graduated from a 24-month instructor's course under Blok Kyoshi. He was promoted to 4th degree black belt and awarded the instructor title of Renshi (senior instructor) in October 2002. Initially, he was introduced to Aikido in 1967, studying for one year under Ken Ota Sensei in Santa Barbara, California. He began studying Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate in 1978, and holds a 3rd degree black belt in Kenpo. He began studying Tai Chi in 1997, and is certified level 3 by the International Yang Style Tai Chuan Association. Schoon Renshi teaches at the Anshinkan dojo and is a contrabassoonist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

 

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Kachikikan Dojo (Place of Unyielding/Persevering/Mind/Spirit)

Pierce Middle School
25605 Orangelawn, Redford, Michigan 48239
Phone: (313) 937-8880 Ext 1612 or (734) 844-8605 (home) or (541) 858-0160
trioleb@hotmail.com
Phone: (541) 858-0160

Instructor: Bill Triolet - 3rd Dan

Bill Triolet Sensei began Yoshinkai Aikido in the Chudokai Aikido Federation in August 1993. In 2007 he graduated from a 61 month instructor's program (ken shu) under Blok Kyoshi. In June 2005 he was promoted by Blok Kyoshi to 3rd degree black belt, received his Advanced Instructor's Certificate and was promoted to the instructor level of Shidoin. Triolet Sensei has a master's degree in education and is currently employed as a middle school language arts teacher in South Redford, Michigan, where he also instructs students from 6th through 12th grade in an after-school Aikido program.

 

 

Assistant Instructor: Richard Bacolor - 2nd Kyu

Tetsudai Bacolor began training under Takashi Kushida Sensei in December 2002. He was promoted to 4th kyu in Yoshokai Aikido by Stan Baker Sensei in June 2005. He was promoted to 2nd Kyu in Yoshinkai Aikido in March 2007 by Bill Triolet Sensei. He is a graduate of a 10 month Kenshu program under Blok Kyoshi. He serves as the assistant to the instructor at the Kachikikan Dojo. Mr. Bacolor has a master's degree in education and is currently employed as a middle school science teacher.

 

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True Balance Aikido Dojo

38405 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA, 48312
Mailing Address: 21649 Ambassador Drive, Macomb Township, Michigan, USA, 48044
Phone: (586)-945-6023
vigianop@yahoo.com
www.truebalancemartialarts.com

Instructor: Paul Vigiano - 2nd Dan

Paul VigianoVigiano Sensei began his Aikido training in 1989 under the guidance of Niikura Katsumi Sensei of the Ryokukai Aikido Organization. In 1992 he was promoted to Shodan and began to assist in teaching Aikido. He was promoted to Nidan in 1997 and currently is the chief Aikido instructor at the True Balance Martial Arts facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He joined the Chudokai Aikido Federation International in July 2008. Vigiano Sensei works in the automotive industry and has experience in Tae Kwan Do and Toyama Ryu Iaido.

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Sanmeikan (Beautiful Mountain Place) Dojo

William Beaumont Hospital, 44201 Dequindre Rd, Troy, Michigan, USA, 48085
Phone: (248) 964-0902
chengstebeck@beaumonthhospitals.com

Instructor: Christopher Hengstebeck - 3rd Dan

Chris Hengstebeck Sensei began his Aikido training in 1980 under the instruction of Takashi Kushida Sensei at the Budokan Dojo in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to that, he had extensive training in both boxing and kick boxing. Hengstebeck Sensei received his Sandan from Blok Kyoshi in December 2009. In addition, he attained the staff instructor level for On Guard Control and Defensive Tactics in December 2000 and is Chief Instructor at Beaumont Hospital where he is the Director of Security. Hengstebeck Sensei has coordinated executive protection for such individuals as Margaret Thatcher, General Normal Schwarzkopf Jr., Colin Powell, Jehan Sadat and many others. He is a devoted family man and an avid outdoorsman with a special passion for scuba diving.

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Michigan Aikido Academy

36543 Gratiot, Clinton Township, Michigan, USA, 48035
Mailing Address: 24299 Rosalind Street, Eastpointe, Michigan, USA, 48021
586-722-3885
aszygowski@gmail.com
www.michiganaikidoacademy.com
Instructor: Aleksander Szygowski - 1st Dan

Szygowski Sensei began his study of martial arts in 1991. From 1991 to 1996 he trained in full contact Kyokushin Karate under Leszek Murawski Sensei. In 1996 he began his study of Aikido under Paul Vigiano Sensei. In 2003 he was awarded the rank of Shodan and a teaching license from Katsumi Niikura Shihan, founder of the International Budo Ryokukai. In 2007 he began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and joined the Chudokai Aikido Federation International in 2008. He works as a Senior Network and Security Administrator and is a certified Reiki Master and teacher

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Shinsuikan Dojo (Mind Like Water Place)

USA Martial Arts, 1836 N. Reiman Rd., Genoa, OH, USA 43430
419-855-1400
www.shinsuikandojo.com
mjacobs258@aol.com

Instructor: Michael Jacobs - 4th Dan

Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs Renshi began Aikido in April 1989. He was promoted to Nidan in Aikido in 1996 by Fumio Toyoda Sensei. He was promoted to 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do/Karate-do through the USA Martial Arts Federation in October 1999. Jacobs Renshi was promoted to 4th degree black belt in Aikido and awarded the teaching title of Renshi October of 2005 by Blok Kyoshi. He has also received his Sandan in Judo and Sandan in Iaido. Jacobs Renshi teaches Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Iaido and Judo classes at his own dojo and also currently works as an engineer.


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Shingankan Dojo (Mind's Eye/Inward Looking Mind Place)

107 E. Main Street, Bellevue, Ohio USA 44811
419-624-8942
go_aiki_2001@yahoo.com

Instructor: Mark Hoffman - 2nd Dan

Mark Hoffman Hoffman Sensei began his martial arts studies in 1979 in Tae Kwon do. He began his Aikido study in 1995 and currently trains with Michael Jacobs Renshi as well as teaching at his own dojo. He was promoted to Nidan in Aikido in October 2005 by Blok Kyoshi and Roger Jarrett Shihan. Hoffman Sensei was awarded his Renshi teaching title in Goju Ryu Karate in 2002 and his 1st degree black belt in Jujutsu in 1995.

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Wadokan Dojo (Way / Path of Harmony Place)

Bowling Green Wellness and Weight Management Center
1220 West Wooster St.
Bowling Green, Ohio, USA, 43402
Phone: (419) 352-9600

Instructor: Dr. John T. Coates - 3rd Dan

Coates Sensei was promoted to 3rd degree black belt in Aikido in May 2006 by Jarrett Shihan and Jacobs Renshi. As well, he holds a 1st degree black belt in Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do. Coates Sensei is a family practice physician in Ohio where he also serves on the board of directors for the Cocoon Shelter (a centre for victims of domestic violence) in Bowling Green.

 

 

Assistant Instructor: Kevin Gallagher - 2nd Dan

Kevin Gallagher Sensei was promoted to 2nd degree black belt in Aikido in December 2007 by Blok Kyoshi and Jacobs Renshi. Gallagher Sensei also holds a 3rd degree black belt in Ji Do Kwan Karate, obtained his 1st degree black belt in Goju Ryu Karate under Mark Hoffman Sensei and obtained his 1st degree black belt in Iaido under Jacobs Renshi. Gallagher Sensei works as a fitness instructor and martial arts teacher at the Wadokan Dojo / Bowling Green Wellness and Weight Management Center in Bowling Green Ohio.

 

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Shoshinkan Dojo (Correct Mind Place)

81 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans, West Virginia, USA 25177
Phone: (304) 722-4512
Fax: (304) 722-9269
info@usamaf.com
www.usamaf.com
Instructor : Roger Jarrett - 6th Dan

Roger Jarrett is an Aikido Shihan (Master Instructor) who began his Aikido training in 1974 under the direction of Fumio Toyoda Shihan. He received his 6th degree black belt and was awarded his Shihan license in June 2006 from Blok Kyoshi. Jarrett Shihan began his overall martial arts training in 1966 and holds Shihan licenses in Tae Kwon Do (8th Dan), Karate (8th Dan), Judo (7th Dan), Jujitsu (7th Dan) and Iaido (6th Dan). Jarrett Shihan is a professional martial arts instructor and is the President and Chief Instructor of the USA Martial Arts Federation which oversees several martial arts organizations including the USA Aikido Association. In addition to serving as an International Referee for the World Karate Federation, Jarrett Shihan serves as President of the North American Karate Federation and President of the USA National Karate-do Federation, which is the national governing body for Sport Karate within the United States as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. Jarrett Shihan continues to teach daily at his headquarters in St. Albans as well as conducting seminars throughout North America and Europe.

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Banshinkan Dojo (Guard the Mind Place)

148 1/2 West 2nd St., Weston, West Virginia, USA 26452
304-269-2016

Instructor: Bill King - 4th Dan

Bill King King Renshi began Aikido in 1985. He was promoted to 4th degree black belt in September 2002 and awarded the teaching title of Renshi (Senior Instructor) by Blok Kyoshi. In addition, he holds the rank of 7th degree black belt in Karate and Tae Kwon Do, 3rd degree black belt in Judo and Jiujutsu and 3rd degree black belt in Iaido and Kobudo. He is the senior instructor and director at the Banshinkan Dojo and is also employed as a school teacher.





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Chishinkan Dojo (Wisdom of the Mind Place)

32 Ricron Drive, Whitehall, West Virginia, USA 26554
304-367-9800 or 304-367-1851
www.kamikazeusa.com

Instructor: James Osborne - 4th Dan

James Osborne Osborne Renshi began his Aikido training in 1992 in Weston, West Virginia. He was promoted to 4th degree black belt in September 2002 and awarded the title of Renshi(senior instructor) by Blok Kyoshi. He is ranked in Karate and is a partner in a martial arts supply company. He has two schools where he teaches Aikido and Karate with his main school being the Chishinkan. Osborne Renshi also holds a business degree from Fairmont State College, W.V.





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Taishinkan Dojo (Great Spirit Place)

543 East Main Street, Bridgeport, West Virginia, USA 26330
304-842-5033

Instructors: James Osborne - 4th Dan

James Osborne Osborne Renshi began his Aikido training in 1992 in Weston, West Virginia. He was promoted to 4th degree black belt in September 2002 and awarded the title of Renshi(senior instructor) by Blok Kyoshi. He is ranked in Karate and is a partner in a martial arts supply company. He has two schools where he teaches Aikido and Karate with his main school being the Chishinkan. Osborne Renshi also holds a business degree from Fairmont State College, W.V.

Robert G. Koehler - 2nd Dan

Robert G. Koehler Koehler Sensei began his martial arts training in 1983 studying Chito Ryu Karate. He began his Aikido training in 1998 at Fairmont, West Virginia under Osborne Renshi and was promoted to Nidan, March 2003 by Jarrett Shihan dai. Koehler Sensei retired in 1999 after 28 years service as a Special Agent with the FBI and currently operates his own private investigation service in the state of West Virginia. He operates the Taishinkan dojo with James Osborne Renshi and Richard Cole Sensei. Koehler Sensei holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Hobart College, Geneva, N.Y., U.S.A.

Richard Cole - 1st Dan

Richard Cole Cole Sensei began studying Aikido in June 2000 with Osborne Renshi at the Chishinkan Dojo in Fairmont, West Virginia. He was promoted to 2nd Degree Black Belt by Jarrett Shihan in April of 2005. Cole Sensei holds an Associate Degree in the electronics and computer field. He is currently president and CEO of a successful computer and networking company. Cole Sensei is also a licensed private pilot.

 


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Shinjinkan Dojo

213 Main St. - Upper, Bridgeport, Ohio, USA 43912
614-635-1551 or 304-233-2952

Instructor: Edward Szerszen - 3rd Dan

Szerszen Sensei began his Japanese Karate, Judo, and Aikido training in the mid-1980's under the direction of Jarrett Shihan dai, USA Martial Arts Federation. He was licensed to teach Aikido by the Aikido Association of America in 1990 and received his 2nd degree black belt in Aikido in 1996. Szerszen Sensei received his 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do Karate in 1994 and has trained several local, state, and national karate champions. Szerszen Sensei's martial arts experience also includes training in Tai Chi, Iaido and he is a life member of the United States Judo Association. He is the owner and senior instructor at the Shinjinkan Dojo in Bridgeport, Ohio and received his 3rd degree black belt in Aikido in October 1998 from Blok Kyoshi and the Chudokai Aikido Federation. Szerszen Sensei holds a degree in engineering and is employed in the steel industry.

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Gishinkan Dojo (Honourable Spirit Place) (Western Masters Martial Arts)

Western Masters Martial Arts, Inc, 19484 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia, USA, 24211
Phone: (276) 356-3196
Email: daneinvirginia@yahoo.com
Website: www.wmma.cmasdirect.com or www.westernmasterskarate.com

Instructor: Dane S. Harden - 3rd Dan

Harden Sensei formed his life-long affiliation with the martial arts when he began studying Aikido in 1969 at age ten. He went on to train in Tae Kwon Do with the Jhoon Rhee Institute and over the course of almost forty years, he went on to study numerous martial arts, eventually earning a Shodan level in Aikido, Isshin Ryu Karate, and a 7th Dan in Tae Kwon Do awarded in June 2011 by Grand Master William Valdes - Kom Do Kwan, Tae Kwon Do Federation International. He was a major tournament competitor, frequently earning top rankings in both forms and fighting at the regional and national levels. Harden Sensei founded Western Masters Karate Systems and Western Masters Martial Arts in 1979. Harden Sensei tested under Kevin Blok Kyoshi in December 2011 and was awarded the rank of 3rd Dan as well as the instructor status of Shidoin. Harden Sensei holds two Bachelor of Science Degrees, one in Biological Sciences and the other in Respiratory Therapy, as well as a Masters Degree in Medical Science Education. He is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins affiliate Physician Assistant Program, and is board certified in Primary Care Medicine and General Surgery. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Wilderness Medical Society, a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, the U.S. Army Flight Surgeon Program, SERE School, Combat Tactical Medicine School, Military Combatives Training, Medical Specialization residency courses in both Emergency Medicine and Orthopedics, and numerous other military and professional courses. Harden Sensei currently serves as a Senior Flight Surgeon and Lieutenant Colonel with more then twenty years of service to his country. He has served in Estonia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and for aid with Hurricane Katrina. He is a highly decorated combat veteran whose awards include the Combat Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, the NATO Medal and the extremely prestigious Order of Military Medical Merit. Harden Sensei is married to a very supportive wife, Dr. Sherry Harden, and she and their son Josh both train in Tae Kwon Do and Aikido on a regular basis. They enjoy many outdoor activities from hiking to alpine climbing.

Assistant Instructor: Kannan Rasiah - Shodan-Ho

Rasiah Sensei has been training in the martial arts and in various Asian arts for most of his life.  He is a gifted Yoga Instructor and highly sought after traditional Indian dance performer.  His martial arts studies include Tae Kwon Do, Yoshinkan Aikido, and military combative training under Dane Harden Shidoin.  He holds a 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was promoted to Shodan-Ho in Yoshinkan Aikido by Kevin Blok Kyoshi in December 2011.  Rasiah Sensei trained directly with Harden Shidoin and is the first student since the inception of the Western Masters Martial Arts to achieve black belt rankings in both Tae Kwon Do and Yoshinkan Aikido.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Emory and Henry College in interdisciplinary science and math.  He is the primary instructor for the children's Tae Kwon Do and is an instructor for basic Aikido.  He also gives private training in Bharatha Natyam (Indian classical dance) and Integral Hatha Yoga.

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Retsushinkan Dojo (Fierce Mind Place)

645 Shades Crest Rd., Birmingham, Alabama, USA 35226
205-822-1671
www.usamartialarts.com
sensei@usamartialarts.com

Instructor: Van Bushnell - 5th Dan

Van Bushnell Bushnell Shihan-Dai (Associate Master Instructor) had his martial arts interest sparked while serving as a Sea Bee in Viet Nam during the 1960's. His first formal study was with Master Yang Moon, of New Orleans, Louisiana where he received his Tae Kwon Do black belt. After relocating to Alabama in 1982, Bushnell Shihan-Dai opened Bluff Park Tae Kwon Do teaching the Cha Yon Ryu style. Under the direction of Roger Jarrett Shihan, USA Martial Arts Federation, he began his study of Japanese Karate and Aikido. Bushnell Shihan-Dai was granted instructor certification and licensed to teach Aikido in the state of Alabama by Fumio Toyoda Shihan (deceased) in 1993 and was subsequently granted a license to teach Aikido by Kevin Blok Kyoshi with the Chudokai Aikido Federation International (CAFI). He received his 5th degree black belt in Aikido and was awarded the teaching title of Shihan-Dai in April 2008. As well, he holds a 7th degree black belt in Chong Shin Tae Kwon Do and Karate and is also a Sandan in Judo and Iaido.

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Teishinkan Dojo(Pure/Steadfast Spirit Place)

403 Walker Way, Pelham, Alabama, USA 35124
205-621-0870
MORG4433@bellsouth.net

Instructor: Tim Morgan - 4th Dan

Tim Morgan Morgan Sensei began his martial arts training in the early 80’s in Tae Kwon Do and later in Japanese Karate. In 1997, he began training under Van Bushnell Shihan-Dai in Aikido and the USA Martial Arts Federation style of Chong Shin Tae Kwon Do. He was awarded his 4th degree black belt in Aikido in August 2010 by Blok Kyoshi and Jarrett Shihan. He holds a Sandan in Karate, Shodan in Judo and Nidan in laido. Morgan Sensei is a professional martial arts instructor and musician.

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Meishinkan Dojo (Bright Truth Place)

USA Martial Arts Florida, Florida, USA
1111 Homestead Drive #25, Lehigh, Florida, U.S.A., 33936
Phone: (239) 303-2257 (Dojo) (239) 303-4207 (941) 368-3862
Email
Website:

Instructor: Jeffrey Reach - 4th Dan

Jeffrey Reach Reach Sensei began his martial arts training in 1990 with Bushnell Shihan-Dai (Retsushinkan Dojo). He was awarded his 4th degree black belt in Aikido in August 2010 by Blok Kyoshi, Roger Jarrett Shihan and the Chudokai Aikido Federation International. Currently, he is the Dojo Cho at the Meishinkan. Reach Sensei continues his studies with Bushnell Shihan-Dai and the USA Martial Arts Federation holding a 5th Dan in Tae Kwon Do and Karate-do and Shodan in Judo and Nidan in Iaido. He is a professional martial arts instructor.

 

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Sokukan Dojo (Place of Encouragement)

5905 Atlanta Hwy #103, Alpharetta, Georgia, USA, 30004
Phone: (770) 360-0937
Email: jf3tkd@hotmail.com
Website: www.alpharettamartialarts.com

Instructor: John C. Farris - 2nd Dan

Farris Sensei began his martial arts training in Tae Kwon Do in 1986 in Memphis, Tennessee where he achieved the rank of 2nd degree black belt. After moving to Georgia he became a member of the Chong Shin Kwan Tae Kwon Do Karate Association and in 2008 was awarded his 4th degree black belt in that style. His Aikido training began in 1990 in Southaven, Mississippi where he was awarded the rank of 1st degree black belt by the late Fumio Toyoda Shihan. He was promoted in October 2005 to the rank of 2nd degree by Jarrett Shihan of the USA Aikido Association and the Chudokai Aikido Federation International. He continues to broaden his martial skills with his study of Judo and Iaido. Farris Sensei owns and operates Alpharetta Martial Arts and the Sokukan Dojo, offering classes in Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Karate and Cardio-Kickboxing. He also serves his community as a professional paramedic and police officer.

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Aikan Dojo (Harmony Place)

Aikan Dojo of Aikido Yoshinkai
3700 Bellinger Lane #57, Medford, Oregon 97501 USA
541-858-0160
Email: aikidoyoshinkai@hotmail.com
Website: www.aikan.homestead.com

Instructor: John Fox - 5th Dan

John Fox Fox Renshi (Senior Instructor) began Aikido in 1981 and graduated from instructor's courses under both Takashi Kushida Sensei (20 months) and Blok Kyoshi (37 months). He is a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry, served in Vietnam and achieved the rank of Sgt. E-5. He is the U.S. West Coast Director of On Guard International (Control and Defensive Tactics Training Systems). He worked with "Save Our Sons and Daughters" in Detroit, Michigan conducting Non-Violent Resolution of Conflict seminars. Fox Renshi has also assisted Blok Kyoshi with defensive tactics courses at the Canadian Police College in Ottawa for the R.C.M.P and with security administration classes at St. Clair College in Windsor. In addition he founded the Aikan Dojo in Detroit, Michigan, USA in 1985 and relocated it to Oregon in 1994. He was promoted to 5th degree black belt by Blok Kyoshi in November 2006 and holds an international teaching license from Japan. Fox Renshi is a professional Aikido instructor teaching at schools in Medford and Ashland Oregon.

Assistant Instructors:

Robin Noll - 3rd Dan

Robin Noll Robin Noll Sensei began Aikido training in October of 1994 at the Aikan Dojo of Aikido Yoshinkai, where she was promoted to 3rd degree black belt in November 2003 by Blok Kyoshi and Fox Renshi. She holds an Advanced Instructor Certification for Yoshinkai Aikido and is a graduate of many On Guard courses, including Control and Defensive Tactics Advanced Instructor, Ground Defensive Tactics, Edged Weapon Defense, and Non-Physical Crisis Intervention. Noll Sensei teaches Women's Self Defense courses for the Women's Resource Center at Southern Oregon University as well as assisting in Adult and Basic Aikido classes at Aikido of Ashland, an Aikikai dojo. She also assists with Adult and Youth, Basic and Intermediate Aikido classes for the Aikan Dojo of Aikido Yoshinkai. She is currently a self-employed artist and has her own wholesale catalog of spiritual sculptures.

Kevin Wood - 2nd Dan

Kevin Wood Kevin Wood Sensei began Aikido training in September of 1996 at the Aikan Dojo of Aikido Yoshinkai, where he was promoted to 2nd degree black belt in June of 2003 by Fox Renshi and Blok Kyoshi. He is a graduate of basic On Guard Control and Defensive Tactics Training and currently teaches adult, basic and intermediate, Aikido classes for the Aikan Dojo when needed. Except for two years in the U.S. Army, Wood Sensei has lived in Southern Oregon where he hikes, cross-country skis and does genealogy as a hobby. He is currently employed as an Information Systems Specialist.

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Renshinkan Dojo (Refine/Polish the Spirit Place)

(Redding Aiki Dojo/Total Self Defense)
YMCA, 1155 Court Street, Redding, California, USA, 96001
530-246-0122
Fax: 530-246-0132
www.redding-aikidojo.com
tucker_law@sbcglobal.net

Instructor: Gene Tucker - 3rd Dan

Gene Tucker Tucker Sensei began his martial arts training in 1986, studying Kendo, Kung Fu and Iaido. He began Aikido and Aikijutsu studies in 1989 in Tacoma, Washington and was promoted to Sandan in August 1998 by Fujiko Gardner Sensei. Fujiko Gardner Sensei studied in Japan under Isoyama Shihan who was a direct student of O-Sensei. Tucker Sensei was promoted to Yondan in June of 2002 by Bernie Lau Sensei and Neil Yamamoto Sensei. Tucker Sensei also holds Dan rank under Isoyama Shihan and in Arnis under Grandmaster Jose Bueno of the Progressive System of Martial Arts. Tucker Sensei holds a degree in Business Administration, a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in Public Administration and a Juris Doctorate. He retired as a US court executive in 1995 and has since been practicing law, specializing in business law and civil litigation.

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Kisekikan Dojo (Place of the Ki Stone)

Dojo Address: 23601 North Highway 1, Ft. Bragg, California, USA, 95437
Phone: (707) 964-9675 or Cell: (707) 813-6570
kistoneaikibudo@yahoo.com
www.kistonedojo.com

Instructor: Guy Williams - 3rd Dan

Guy Williams Williams Sensei began his martial arts training in 1987 with Tae Kwon Do. Between 1988 and 1993 he trained in Escrima/Kali, Ba Gua, and Tai Chi. In 1995 he began Aikido training in Mendocino, California. In 1996 he met Steve Ivey Sensei in Medford, Oregon, moved to the area and began training with him. In 2002 Guy was promoted to Nidan in Aikido and Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido. He also met Blok Kyoshi that year and started On Guard training and is now an On Guard advanced instructor. In 2004 he received his Shodan in Icho Ryu Aikijujutsu under Gene Tucker Sensei. He was promoted to 3rd degree black belt in Aikido in August of 2007 by Blok Kyoshi. Williams Sensei is the Dojo-cho of Ki Stone Dojo where he teaches adult and children's Aikido classes. Guy and his wife Maureen own and operate a massage and bodywork business on the Mendocino coast, located north of San Francisco.

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