Yudansha StudentsThe Yudansha (black belt rank) students of the Shin Do Kan dojo:
Kennilyn Vellocido
1st DanKennilyn Vellocido is studying Nursing in college and enjoys meeting people and family time. She started Aikido with her father, James Vellocido in 2004 and…
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Ilia Kulik
1st DanIlia Kulik first discovered Aikido in Japan while becoming an Olympic Gold Medalist in Men’s Figure Skating. He comes regularly when he is not touring…
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James Vellocido
2nd DanAfter studying Judo for 15 years, James Vellocido decided that aikido would be the next path. He started aikido in 2004 at the Shin Do…
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Keith Russell
2nd DanKeith Russsell joined Aikido Shin Do Kan in 2004 and enjoys running with his Marathon wife and playing with his pets. He is a business…
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Katherine Clark
2nd DanKatherine Clark started aikido when she was only 20 years old and became the uchi deshi (live in apprentice) for five years. Katherine is a…
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Luis Alvarado
2nd Dan“Finding Shin Do Kan was a real blessing for me as I've found the practice of Aikido to be the best physical and mental workout…
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Neal Harrison
2nd DanNeal Harrison originally joined us from Canada in 2005 and has continued to practice intensively at the Shin Do Kan dojo. Neal works as an…
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Ron Reyner
2nd DanRon Reyner is the “Bull Dog of the dojo”. He started aikido in 1999 and trained intensively everyday to keep his body and mind in…
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Andrew Kempe
2nd DanAn avid cyclist and mountain climber, Andrew Kempe loves to train with a smile. He started aikido in 2001 and travels extensively due to his…
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Tony Truong
3rd DanTony Truong is our most regular morning senior. “I have found peace and serenity in practicing Aikido. It has given me inner strength as well…
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Carla Wells
3rd DanWhen Carla Wells is not on call as an MD for the Doctors of Women Health Center, she comes regularly to Aikido Shin Do Kan…
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Charn Pennewaert
3rd Dan, FukushidoinCharn Pennewaert assists in the children’s aikido program at the Shin Do Kan dojo for the past 7 years. She has a major in child…
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Jason Carter
3rd Dan, Fukushidoin, Soto DeshiJason Carter studied Aikido in Japan for 5 years. He also have a 3rd dan in Kendo. He continued his training at the Shin Do…
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Joao Alcantara
3rd Dan, FukushidoinJoao Alcantara taught Aikido in Brazil at his own school for many years. He found his new home of practice when he joined Shin Do…
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Omar Martinez
3rd DanOmar Martinez started Aikido in 1988 in college and also practiced Judo for one and half years. In 1997, he joined Aikido Shin Do Kan…
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William Buckner
3rd DanWilliam Buckner began his martial arts training in June of 1968, studying Aikido and Kodokan Judo and was an active Judo competitor. He was a…
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Mika Toyokura
4th DanMika Toyokura started Aikido in 1981 where she met her husband, Yoichi Toyokura. She has continued her practice and currently resides in Japan. Her visits…
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Michael Moyses
5th Dan, ShidoinMichael Moyses started aikido in 1983 and was one of Sensei Pennewaert’s first students in Belgium . Michael is in charge of the Shin Do…
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