A Little About the Instructors.

Training at our dojo incorporates elements of Aikido, Kobudo and ki. The purpose of this type of training is to develop the whole body, physically and mentally. The end result we feel is a more centered individual and a more rounded martial artist.

Sensei Gonz- Dojo Cho of Senshi Dojo and Chief Aikido Instructor has 20+ years of martial arts study in Aikido with a background in Shindo Jinen Ryu Karate, Chanbara, Okinawan Kobudo, Judo, Jodo, Jujitsu and Kendo. He began his training at Sumi Dojo in Sidney, NY and has been teaching Aikido since 1993 at places like Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in their Adult Continuing Education programs, students of the BOCES Criminal Justice Program, Binghamton Boys and Girls club and at the Lourdes Wellness Center. Gonz Sensei continues his training with the Aikido Association of America and with other great internationally known and recognized instructors.

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Sempai Schmidt- Has been with Senshi Dojo for several years and has devoted herself to the study of Aikido. In her firsrt year she put in over 400 hours of training (that’s equivalent to 4 years of regular 1 hour classes per week) to attain her Sankyu. Recently she has attained her Nikyu and received her Jyoshu (Assistant in Aikido Training) certification. She is a very talented Aikidoist and excellent Assistant instructor .

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