Study Group Heads
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Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Study Group/Aikido
 Lê Hùng
Lê Anh Hùng
Hùng is the co-lead of the Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Study Group. Hùng started Aikido training at Yushinkan Dojo. He travels frequently to further his ongoing study of the martial arts. He is ranked Shodan in Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu and Shodan in Aikido (Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan). 
Scott Van Der Velde
Scott is the co-lead of the Daito ryu Aiki Jujutsu Study Group. He enjoys traveling and continues to pursue advancement in his understanding of the martial arts. Scott is ranked in Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu and is a Nidan in Aikido (Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan). |
Shinkendo 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. |
Classical Japanese Sword & Staff Group
Scott Watson
Our Michigan Koryu Kenkyukai practice in Grand Rapids is led by Scott Watson: 2nd Dan Jodo, 1st Dan Iaido, and 2nd Dan Kendo (All United States Kendo Federation). He is also a student of Shinto Muso Ryu and Shinto Hatakage Ryu Iai Heiho under Boylan sensei.
Our Michigan Koryu Kenkyukai practice in Grand Rapids is led by Scott Watson: 2nd Dan Jodo, 1st Dan Iaido, and 2nd Dan Kendo (All United States Kendo Federation). He is also a student of Shinto Muso Ryu and Shinto Hatakage Ryu Iai Heiho under Boylan sensei.