Shindai Aikikai Dojo Yudansha
These ranks are established through the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU) testing review process. All have been recorded and certified internationally by the Aikido Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Japan.
6thdan – Rokudan
- Stephen Fasen Sensei / Ueshiba Juku / Chief Instructor EMAIL: FasenSensei@Gmail.com
- Brian Canin Sensei / Ueshiba Juku/ Senior Instructor
5thdan – Godan
- Tim Magill Sensei
4th dan – Yondan
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- Kristen Kuebler Sensei
- Ola Karasik Sensei
- Gil Gillespie Sensei
- Dan McCartney Sensei
- Charlie Harney Sensei – at large
3rd dan – Sandan
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- Phil Ott Sensei
- Patricia Wheeler
- Dimitri Deglas Sensei (HO)
- Dana Eckart (at large)
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2nd dan – Nidan
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- Kip Kiener
- Tim Peters
- Darriel Dilulio
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Shodan
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- Olga Raieva
- Leigh Yeargin
- Matt Whiting
- Paul H Blanchet
- Michael Perry
- Sean Lear
- Dan Santiago
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Yudansha ranks must be active, not just worn. They are milestones of recognition along a path of discipline, determination, effort, and of course capability. The significance however lies in retrospect, looking back on a waypoint from which the next steps are taken on a life journey. The weight and responsibility of each promotion becomes heavier for the individual carrying it, making them stronger. Carried with integrity, through determined continuous training, each rank holds the potential of the next. Our Yudansha proceed always with the heart of a beginner (Shoshin).
The path only ends if you stop. The most important rank is Shodan. Hajime. The point at which you assume a more personal graduated responsibility for the journey under your own direction. – SF
” Train always. In this moment to the next, expand your mind, challenge your body, build the integrity to house a powerful spirit. Make your posture reflect the nobility of effort and Budo. Empathize to understand and serve others when you can. Sit when you can no longer stand. Rest fully when you are dead. ” – SF
Experience vigorous and spirited learning.