Our Teachers
Judith Robinson, 6th dan
Shidoin
Hancho
Judith Robinson Sensei has forty years of experience in the martial arts. She is a student of Hans Goto Shihan, who was an uchideshi at Iwama, Japan, training under Morihiro Saito Shihan, 9th dan. She has also trained with Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, Bill Witt Shihan, Frank Doran Sensei, John Stevens Sensei, and Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei. She holds a sixth-degree black belt in Aikido, a first-degree black belt in Karate and has also studied Wing Chun and Tai Chi. She is a graduate of the Model Mugging Program with certification in both single attacker and weapons disarm. She is a retired protection agent and member of local R.E.D.
Ted Wu, 4th dan
Aikido Weapons
Fukushidoin
Dojo-cho
Wu Sensei started in Aikido in 2005 and has taught the weapons class since 2008. Ted’s teaching philosophy is that the student comes first, and you always learn something new, regardless of how basic the technique.
Cezanne Waid, 4th dan
AikidoKids! Director and Teacher
Fukushidoin
Dojo-cho
Waid Sensei has been teaching in the AikidoKids! program for eight years.
“If I can teach my students a fraction of what they teach me, it’s a good day.”
Cristina Soto-Weibel, 2nd dan
AikidoKid! Instructor
“It never ceases to amaze me how Aikido is truly a multi-layered, deep, and life-expanding martial art. We cannot learn it without our teachers, fellow students, and without curiosity. I love practicing and exploring it with children, who embody this curiosity, honesty, and joy. I am honored and humbled to be part of the AikidoKids! program and always inspired by our incredible children.”
Shane Cummings, 3rd dan
Fukushidoin
Shane is an invaluable assistant instructor for Aikido at the Center.
“I am serious about Aikido and enjoy it, and I hope my enthusiasm for our art shines through. I believe we are not only transforming our own lives but all those we encounter.”
William Maren
Kyōshi, Tenshin-ryū (kenjutsu)
A deshi and instructor of classical budō for nearly 40 years, Mr. Maren also holds senior level instructor’s license in aikijutsu.
“The longer one studies these Ways, the deeper and more profound they become… and the journey is transformative.”
Claire Conway, 4th dan
Claire was a teacher of Aikido Kid’s program for nearly twenty years and the Director for most of that time. Her energy, humor and love for aikido built a flourishing program that still lasts today. She touched many lives and we all miss her and her presence in the dojo.
