Instructors

Bill Witt, 7th Degree Black Belt

Witt Sensei has been teaching and training for almost 37 years, and is one of the most senior instructors in the United States. He has trained extensively in Iwama, Japan at the school where Aikido was founded, and is a direct student of Saito Morihiro Shihan, one of Japan's most senior instructors and current master of the school in Iwama.

In addition, Witt Sensei has trained directly with Ueshiba O'Sensei, the Founder of Aikido. Witt Sensei is one of the few Aikido teachers worldwide who has been awarded the title of Shihan, or Master Instructor, and is one of the first non-Japanese teachers to be awarded this title.

Michael O'Quin, 5th Degree Black Belt

O'Quin Sensei has been training for 27 years, including intensive training in Japan at the school where Aikido was founded. He is a direct student of Saito Morihiro Shihan, one of Japan's most senior instructors. In addition, O'Quin Sensei has trained with other senior instructors, both Japanese and American.

Alice MacAllister, 4th Degree Black Belt

MacAllister Sensei has been training for 22 years. In addition, she has taught classes in Aikido weapons (sword and staff).