About Us
Instructors:
Kagan Arik
Lead Instructor (Joshu). Began Aikido in 1984. Sandan Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, Shoden Shin Shin Toitsu Do, internationally-certified Assistant Examiner & Ki Lecturer. Childhood background in Judo. Began Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido with Hal Abramson Sensei at the University of Pennsylvania Ki-Aikido Club (1985-1991), then trained with Kashiwaya Koichi Sensei at the Seattle Ki Society (1991-2000), and within Midland Ki Federation since then. Instructing at the University of Chicago since 2000.
Assistants:
Assistant, training in Aikido since 2002. 1st Kyu Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, Chukyu Shin Shin Toitsu Do. Student of Chinese calligraphy.
Assistant, training in Aikido since 2006. 1st Kyu Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, Chukyu Shin Shin Toitsu Do. Trained in dance and therapy.
Assistant and Dojo Steward, 3rd Kyu Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, Shokyu Shin Shin Toitsu Do, black belt in the Korean art of Tang Soo Do, professional teacher of physical education.
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Links
Shinichi Tohei Sensei's Ki Weblog