Shindai is adding special seminars during 2026. This first seminar features some of the prominent evolving future leaders of Aikido in our regional Florida Dojos. These teachers are part of our Aikido future. Join us to share their instruction in the spirit of Aiki.
For registration by payment, go to registrations and follow the option prompts. If you need to choose one session for $30.00 just choose $10.00 x 3.
Contact Ola ( olalak@gmail.com ) with any questions
INSTRUCTOR BIOs for YOUR SHARED APPRECIATION
Johnnie Richardson Sensei
North Florida Aikikai
- Started training: 2002, Florida State University Aikido Club
- Influenced by: John Messores Sensei
- Rank: 4th Dan
- Focus: Continuous movement
Zach White Sensei
Sarasota Aikikai
- Started training: 2015, Sarasota
- Influenced by: Melissa Bell Sensei
- Rank: 3rd Dan
- Focus: Extension as an amplifier of connection to uke
Julie “Jet” Tollen Sensei
Tampa Aikido
- Started training: 1999, Ithaca, NY
- Influenced by: Ikeda Shihan; Munetsugu Sakabe Sensei
- Rank: 5th Dan
- Focus: Patterns connecting movement, technique, relationship, and service
Kristen Kuebler Sensei
Shindai Dojo
- Started training: 1994, Oxford University Aikido Club (UK)
- Influenced by: Henry Kono Sensei
- Rank: 5th Dan
- Focus: Executing technique without blocking or giving uke usable information
Ola Karasik Sensei
Shindai Dojo
- Started training: 1997, Israel
- Influenced by: Mary Heiny Sensei
- Rank: 5th Dan
- Focus: Soft, continuous, uninterrupted movement