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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

Puerto Rico

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Okamikan Dojo (House of the Wolf)

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

Instructor: Scott Campsall - 1st Kyu

Scott CampsallScott Campsall Sensei received his third degree black belt in Shotokan Karate from Shihan Fred Walker in Port Perry, Ontario. It is there that he has also trained in Iaido Samurai sword), Ba Gua Zhang, Aiki Kai Aikido, Judo, Sai, and Bo staff. He has also received much Yoshinkan Aikido knowledge from the Chudokan Aikido dojo located in Windsor, Ontario under Kyoshi Kevin Blok. In 1999, Campsall Sensei founded the Okami Kai organization and affiliated it with Hiryu Bushido Kai offering what has been awarded as the best martial arts club in the Uxbridge area on numerous occasions. The Karate program has grown considerably since its humble beginnings and is constantly looking to further its success in the years to come. In October 2006, Campsall Sensei officially affiliated Okami Kai with the Chudokan Aikido Federation International and for the first time, an actual Aikido program was taught at the Okamikan.

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Yukikan Dojo (Courage Place)

2 des Marguerites, Oka, Quebec, J0N 1E0
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.

Assistant Instructor: Francine Gagne - 1st Dan

Sensei Gagne began her martial arts training in 1966. She has received her 1st degree black belt in Kyukushinkai Karate and Jukaido Ryu Ju-Jutsu and has studied Judo and Yoseikan Aikibudo for several years. She was promoted to Shodan by Blok Kyoshi in May, 1998 and has an international teaching license from Japan. Sensei Gagne has a bachelor's degree in pedagogy and mathematics.

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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

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)

Oakland Athletic Club - Sarafa Financial Center
355 S. Old Woodward, Suite 290, Birmingham, Michigan 48009
248-540-9596
www.anshinkandojo.com
contrabsn@aol.com

Instructors:
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.

John Parks - 3rd Dan

Parks Sensei began Aikido in 1989 and has graduated from a 20 month instructor’s course under Blok Kyoshi. He was promoted to 3rd degree black belt in November 1995 and holds a 3rd degree black belt in Jiujutsu. He has also trained in laido, Tae Kwon Do, Karate and Kobudo. As well, he has completed an instructor training program under John Viol Shihan at the Sei Shin Kan Dojo, where he was awarded the instructor level of Shidoin. Parks Sensei is Midwest Regional Director for On Guard (police-style control and defensive tactics) and is an international instructor for On Guard. Parks Sensei is a corporate trainer facilitating conflict resolution courses.

Norbert Jaegar - 2nd Dan

Norbert Jaegar Norbert Jaeger Sensei began Aikido training in 1994 and has graduated from a 48-month instructor training program under Blok Kyoshi, as well as an instructor training program under John Viol Shihan at the Seishinkan Dojo, resulting in the award of the instructor level of Shidoin. Blok Kyoshi promoted him to 2nd degree black belt in February 2000. He is the head instructor of the youth program at the Anshinkan Dojo. Jaeger Sensei holds a Master’s degree in Biology/Chemistry and works as a chemical and quality assurance manager in the metal finishing industry.


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

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

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.

 

Richard Bacolor -3rd Kyu

Richard Bacholor 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 3rd Kyu in Yoshinkai Aikido in March 2006 by Bill Triolet Sensei. He is a graduate if 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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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 Shodan in Judo. Jacobs Sensei teaches adult basic/intermediate Aikido classes and Tae Kwon Do 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 at the Shinsuikan Dojo in Genoa, Ohio. 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 (Peaceful Way Place)

21320 Hull Prairie Road, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA 43402
419-823-1080

Instructor: John T. Coates - 3rd Dan

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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

Instructor : Roger Jarrett - 6th Dan (Rokudan)

Roger Jarrett Roger Jarrett is an Aikido Shihan (Master Instructor) who began his martial arts training in 1966. He received his his 6th degree black belt in Aikido & the teaching title of Shihan (master instructor) in August of 2006 from Blok Kyoshi. He holds an 8th degree black belt in TaeKwonDo, 8th Degree black belt in Karatedo, 7th degree black belt in Judo and Jujitsu, and also holds a 6th degree black belt in Iaido. He is the President if the USA National Karatedo Federation, an International Official with the World Karate Federation and coaches the USA Karate Team. Jarrett Shihan is a professional martial arts instructor, heading the USA Martial Arts/Aikido Association headquarters in St. Albans and teaches numerous classes and 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 Bill King Renshi began Aikido in 1985. He was promoted to 4th degree black belt by Blok Kyoshi in September 2002 and was awarded teaching title of Renshi(senior instructor). In addition, he holds the rank of 6th degree black belt in Karate and Tae Kwan Do, 2nd degree black belt in Judo and Jujitsu and 2nd degree black belt in Iaido and Kobudo. He is the senior instructor and director at the Banshinkan Dojo and is employed as a school teacher.





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Chishinkan Dojo (Wisdom of the Mind Place)

1620-E Locust Ave., Fairmont, 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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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 - 4th Dan

Van Bushnell Renshi Bushnell's interest in martial arts was sparked while serving as a Sea Bee in Viet Nam during the 60'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 Renshi opened Bluff Park Tae Kwon Do teaching the Cha Yon Ryu style. Under the direction of Jarrett Shihan, USA Martial Arts Federation, he began his study of Japanese Karate and Aikido. Bushnell Renshi was granted instructor certification and licensed to teach Aikido in the state of Alabama by Fumio Toyoda Shihan (deceased), Aikido Association of America (AAA) in 1993 and was subsequently granted a license to teach by Kevin Blok Kyoshi, Chudokai Aikido Federation International (CAFI). Bushnell Renshi received his 4th degree black belt in Aikido in September 2002 and his 6th degree black belt in Chong Shin Tae Kwon Do and Karate in March 1999. He is also a black belt 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 - 3rd Dan

Tim Morgan Morgan Sensei began his martial arts training in the early 80’s in TaeKwonDo and later in Japanese Karate. In 1997, he began training under Van Bushnell Renshi in Aikido and the USA Martial Arts Federation style of Chong Shin TKD Karate. He was awarded his 3rd degree black belt in Aikido in October 2005 by Blok Kyoshi and Jarrett Shihan. He received his 2nd degree black belt in Chong Shin Karate in March 2003 and also studies Judo and laido. He is employed by Southtrust Bank in PC and network support and continues as an instructor at the Retsushinkan dojo. Currently he is the head instructor at the Teishinkan in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Meishinkan Dojo (Bright Truth Place)

821 Shadyside Street, Lehigh, Florida, USA, 33936
239-303-2257
Fax: (718) 228-2910
www.meishinkan.org
info@martialartsflorida.com

Instructor: Jeffrey Reach - 3rd Dan

Jeffrey Reach Reach Sensei began his martial arts training in 1990 with Bushnell Renshi (Retsushinkan Dojo). He was awarded his 3rd Degree black belt in Aikido in November 2006 by Jarrett Shihan and the Chudokai Aikido Federation International. Currently he is the Dojo Cho at the Meishinkan. Reach Sensei continues his studies with Bushnell Renshi and the USA Martial Arts Federation holding a 3rd Dan in Tae Kwon Do and Karate-do and mudansha rank in Kempo, Judo and Iaido. He is a professional martial arts instructor.





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Aikan Dojo (Harmony Place)

Aikan Dojo of Aikido Yoshinkai
3700 Bellinger Lane #57, Medford, Oregon 97501 USA
541-858-0160
Aikidoyoshinkai@hotmail.com

Instructor: John Fox - 5th Dan

John Fox Fox Renshi 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 serving in Vietnam and achieved the rank of Sgt. E-5. He is an Advanced Instructor with "On Guard Control and Defense Tactics Training Systems". He worked with "Save Our Sons & Daughters" in Detroit, Michigan conducting Non-Violent Resolution of Conflict seminars. Fox Renshi has also assisted Blok Kyoshi with defense 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 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 2nd degree black belt by Fox Renshi. She was promoted to 3rd degree black belt at Aikido of Ashland, in November 2002 by Blok Kyoshi and Fox Renshi. She now teaches adult, basic Aikido at Aikido of Ashland, an Aikikai dojo. She also teaches adult and youth, basic and intermediate aikido classes for the Aikan Dojo when needed. She is an Instructor in the On Guard Control and Defensive Tactics training programs and. She is currently a self-employed artist with 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.

Andy Davis - 1st Dan

Andy Davis Andy Davis Sensei began Aikido training in October of 1996 at the Aikan Dojo of Aikido Yoshinkai, where he was promoted to 1st degree black belt in February of 2000 by Fox Renshi. He holds Basic Instructor Certifications for Yoshinkai Aikido and for On-Guard Control and Defensive Tactics Training Programs. He is currently employed as a Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy.




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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. He was promoted to Yondan in Aiki jujutsu in June of 2002 by Bernie Lau Sensei. Besides teaching Aiki arts he also studies Arnis. 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 as an attorney, specializing in business law and civil litigation.





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Goshinkan Dojo (Enlightened Mind Place)

P.O. Box 6651, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, USA, 00960
Phone: 787-568-8854 or 787-780-6977
adairisR5@aol.com

Instructor: Iris Ruiz - 3rd Dan

Iris Ruiz Iris Ruiz Sensei began her Aikido training in 1988 under Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan and the US Aikido Federation. She later studied San Yama Bushi Ryu JuJutsu under Jose Negron Sensei. She began studying Aikido in Chicago under Fumio Toyoda Shihan in 1993 and there met Kevin Blok Kyoshi. She opened an Aikido dojo in July 1993 in Puerto Rico. In July 2001 Ruiz Sensei joined the Chudokai Aikido Federation International to further her Aikido study. She was promoted to Meiyo Sandan in August 2002 by Blok Kyoshi. Ruiz Sensei also holds bachelor degrees in biology and special education. She is currently employed as a high school teacher and works in a rehabilitation and educational center for students with impairments.


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Tokushinkan Dojo (True Virtue Place)

Urb. Rio Hondo IV, Prado St., D.I. 9, Calle Prado, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, USA, 00961
787-784-2242

Instructor: Rodolfo Cordova - 1st Dan

Rodolfo Cordova Cordova Sensei began Aikido training in 1995 under Iris Ruiz Sensei (Goshinkan Aikido Dojo) in Puerto Rico. He was promoted to 1st degree black belt in July 2002 by Blok Kyoshi. Cordova Sensei teaches children, youth and adult Aikido classes at the Tokushinkan Dojo. He currently is employed as a specialist in electronic banking for an international bank.







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Sokukan Dojo

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Instructor: John Farris - 2nd Dan

Farris Sensei began his martial arts training in Taekwondo in 1986 in Memphis, Tennessee, obtaining a 2nd degree black belt. He began studying Chong Shin Kwan Karate under Van Bushnell Renshi, achieving his third degree black belt. He started his Aikido training in 1990 in Southaven, Mississippi under the direction of the late Fumio Toyoda Shihan, eventually achieving the rank of 1st degree black belt. He was promoted in October 2005 to the rank of 2nd degree by Rodger Jarrett Shihan of the USA Aikido Association and the Chudokai Aikido Federation International. He currently owns and operates Alpharetta Martial Arts and the Sokukan dojo, offering classes for children and adults in Aikido, Taekwondo and kickboxing.

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Kisekikan Dojo, Place of the Ki Stone

23601 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, California, USA
707-964-9675
www.kistonedojo.com
integrativearts@comcast.net

Instructor: Guy Williams - 3rd Dan

Guy Williams Guy Williams Shidoin began his martial arts training in 1987 with Tae Kwon Do and later studied Kali, Tai Chi and Ba Gua. In 1995 he began training in Aikido and moved to Oregon to study with Steve Ivey Sensei. In 1997 began his training in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido and also began an intensive three year study of Hatha Yoga with Chad Hamrin in Grants Pass. In 2000 he received Shodan in both Aikido and Iaido. In 2002 he received Nidan in Aikido and Iaido and met Kevin Blok Kyoshi and Gene Tucker Sensei of Icho Ryu Aikijujutsu. Williams Shidoin continued training with Blok Kyoshi in On-Guard Control and Defensive Tactics and obtained a teaching certificate. In 2004 he received his Shodan in Icho Ryu Aikijujustu from Tucker Sensei and began studying Chi Kung/Tai Chi. In 2005 Williams Sensei joined the Chudokai Aikido Federation International and opened Ki Stone Dojo. In August 2007 he was promoted to Sandan by Blok Kyoshi and awarded the teaching title of Shidoin.

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