I thought you might like to know a bit about the instructors at the upcoming Aikido Summer Seminar. The next instructor in our lineup is, um... me. :-)
Read about my background, teaching approach, and vision below.
I hope to see you in May!
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Lia Suzuki
Author: The Teacher (From the Aiki Dialog...
Next up in our lineup of instructors at our upcoming Aikido Summer Seminar is Melissa Bell Sensei.
Melissa Sensei and I first met when we were co-teaching at the ASU Winter Intensive in Florida.
I liked Melissa Sensei's way of presenting themes, as well as her respectiful way with her uke's.
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Next up in our lineup of instructors at our upcoming Aikido Summer Seminar is Stephen Toyoda Sensei.
Stephen Sensei and I first met when we were co-teaching a seminar in California.
I was struck by the energy in his classes, as well as his unassuming manner and approachability.
Read about Stephen...
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