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Aaron Williams – SMR Jodo & Aikido Instructor
Aaron Williams began Aikido training in March 2001 through the “Young Warriors” high school program. Immediately after completing the course he began regular Aikido lessons at the Kenshinryu Palmwoods Honbu dojo and was a member of the first teen B.U.G.s group. At the same time he became a student of Shinto Muso Ryu, meeting and training…
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Josephine Prestipino – SMR Instructor
Josephine Prestipino was drawn by the beauty, geometry, physics and structure of the art of Shintō Musō-ryū in 2001 after observing classes in the Kenshinryu Dojo in Palmwoods. With an already developed interest in martial arts and access to a highly qualified teacher, David Dangerfield, Head Master of Kenshinryu and the Shintō Musō-ryū headmaster, Nishioka Tsuneo Sensei meant an…
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Jonathan Smith Sensei – Lismore
Jonathan was first introduced to the Budo Arts in 1994 by Zen Master Hogan Yamahata. This lead to the beginning of his Aikido practice by training at various Dojo’s with the different styles of Aikido. In 1998, Jonathan moved to Armidale NSW, to complete his University studies. Here he continued his Aikido training with Chris…
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David Dangerfield Sensei (Kancho)
In 1984 David Dangerfield had his first encounter with Aikido. On seeing a demonstration, he was instantly attracted by the formal and structured nature of the art, combined with its visual beauty and obvious potential effectiveness. David had already been training in various martial arts since 1974, including Shotokan Karate & Chinese boxing and had…
