Instructor Biographies
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Head Instructor: Mark Headleand (2nd Dan) Started his Aikido training at the Hallamshire Aikido Dojo in 1998 under the tutelage of Steven Newton Sensei (3rd Dan) and the president and founder of the National Aikido Federation, Michael Narey Sensei (8th Dan). Currently a student of George Forbes Sensei (6th Dan) of the Shobu Aikido Furness Dojo, founder of Shobu Aikido UK which follows the traditional Ueshiba-style of Aikido, following the foundations given by Nobuyoshi Tamura Shihan (8th Dan). Previous training has included Shukokai Karate, Muay Thai and Brazillian (Gracie) Juijutsu. |
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Instructor: Adam Anderson (1st Dan) Began his training in 2001 at the Hallamshire Aikido Dojo
under Leslie Lewis (2nd Dan). Now training under Mark Headleand (2nd Dan)
and George Forbes Sensei (6th Dan), founder of Shobu
Aikido UK. Has had previous training in T'ai chi chuan. |