Our sensei
Gentil Pennewaert Shihan
Gentil Pennewaert Shihan, is a second generation student of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. His teaching embodies the traditional spirit of Aikido. Sensei’s credentials are recognized by the World Aikido Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan (which is directly related to the founder of Aikido) and the United States Aikido Federation Headquarters (USAF)
Present
Aikido – Second Generation Student of Founder
Highest Rank:
Shihan, 7th Dan Aikikai
Instructor Certification
Association Culturelle Belge D’Aikido
United States Aikido Federation
World Aikido Headquarters, Hombu, Japan
Offices Held:
Public Relations Minister (1988-1992),
Association Culturelle Belge D’Aikido
Honors / Distinctions:
Otomo of Sensei Seiichi Sugano (1980-1992) 1972-1974
Belgium Special Forces Regiment (Red Berets)
Close Combat Advanced Training
Stealth Training
Judo
As Featured in:
The Daily Pilot “Newport Beach martial arts instructor receives honorific title”
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Dojo H0urs
Mon, Weds, Fri:: 6:00 am – 7:00 am
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
6:15 pm-7:45 pm
Saturday: 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
See our adult classes for class schedule