Study Group Heads
Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Study Group/Aikido
Scott Van Der Velde
Scott Van Der Velde
Scott began training in Aikido 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 teachers. Scott is currently an Aikido instructor at Yushinkan Dojo (The Aikido Center) and holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt Aikido) Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan. Scott Van Der Velde is also the co-lead of the Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Study Group.
Scott began training in Aikido 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 teachers. Scott is currently an Aikido instructor at Yushinkan Dojo (The Aikido Center) and holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt Aikido) Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan. Scott Van Der Velde is also the co-lead of the Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Study Group.
Hùng Lê
Lê Anh Hùng
Hùng started Aikido training in 2008 at Yushinkan Dojo. He travels frequently to further his ongoing study of the martial arts. Hùng is the co-lead of the Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Study Group. He also holds the rank of Shodan in Aikido (Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan).
Hùng started Aikido training in 2008 at Yushinkan Dojo. He travels frequently to further his ongoing study of the martial arts. Hùng is the co-lead of the Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Study Group. He also holds the rank of Shodan in Aikido (Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan).
Shinkendo Study Group
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.
Jodo Study Group
Scott Watson - Bio coming soon...
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