Instructors
Aikido and Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Study Group
Scott Van Der Velde
Scott Van Der Velde
Scott Van Der Velde Sensei began training in Aikido in early 2005 under Blaine Feyen Sensei. In addition to his ongoing study at Yushinkan dojo, Scott travels as frequently as he can to train in other martial arts, and under various world class Aikido teachers including Christian Tissier, Hiroshi Ikeda and Seishiro Endo. Scott is currently an instructor at Yushinkan Dojo (The Aikido Center) and holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan.
Scott Van Der Velde Sensei began training in Aikido in early 2005 under Blaine Feyen Sensei. In addition to his ongoing study at Yushinkan dojo, Scott travels as frequently as he can to train in other martial arts, and under various world class Aikido teachers including Christian Tissier, Hiroshi Ikeda and Seishiro Endo. Scott is currently an instructor at Yushinkan Dojo (The Aikido Center) and holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan.
Hùng Lê
Lê Anh Hùng
Hùng Lê began his Aikido training in 2008 at Yushinkan Dojo. He is the instructor of the children’s program and leads the adult Aikido class each Wednesday. Hùng travels frequently to further his ongoing study of Aikido and the martial arts. He holds the rank of Shodan (1st degree black belt) Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan.
Hùng Lê began his Aikido training in 2008 at Yushinkan Dojo. He is the instructor of the children’s program and leads the adult Aikido class each Wednesday. Hùng travels frequently to further his ongoing study of Aikido and the martial arts. He holds the rank of Shodan (1st degree black belt) Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan.
Shinkendo
Rodney Pallett
Rodney Pallett
Rodney Pallett Sensei started his Aikido training in Yoshinkan Aikido and later began study under the Fumio Toyoda Aikido lineage. He is a founding member of Yushinkan Dojo. Rod has trained under Toshishiro Obata, Shinkendo Kaiso, and is the head instructor of Yushinkan dojo's Shinkendo club. Rod Sensei also studies Conflict Management and regularly trains in a variety of martial arts. He holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree) Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan.
Rodney Pallett Sensei started his Aikido training in Yoshinkan Aikido and later began study under the Fumio Toyoda Aikido lineage. He is a founding member of Yushinkan Dojo. Rod has trained under Toshishiro Obata, Shinkendo Kaiso, and is the head instructor of Yushinkan dojo's Shinkendo club. Rod Sensei also studies Conflict Management and regularly trains in a variety of martial arts. He holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree) Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan.
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