Emeritus Instructors

Mr. Jesse Trader is one of the highest-ranked graduates of our academy. During his tenure, he acted as both Instructor and Manager.

With decades of experience in both Aikido and other arts, Sensei Ramsey Veitch is the Head Instructor of Impulse Martial Arts in Easton, PA.

Nick and AJ Guardynski are the head instructors at Wisconsin Sport Aikido Club. They have decades of experience not only in Aikido, but also in Karate and Kobudo.

Guro Peter Sorce runs Sorce Martial Arts in Milwaukee, WI. He is a Guro in Inayan Eskrima, 6th Degree Black Belt is Taekwondo, and 2nd degree black belt in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.

Master Ben West is a 4th degree black belt in taekwondo and an International Kukkiwon Master. He runs Decatur Martial Arts.

Master David Popper is a 4th degree black belt in taekwondo with more than two decades of experience. He is the Head Instructor of MAI North.

GM Conway is a 9th Degree Black Belt and the founder of Guardian Kempo Kajuko Do. He a published author with more than 50 books!

A second degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Steve Maxwell, Professor Burr has more than 5 professional MMA fights under his belt. He is the Head Instructor of Enclave Jiu-Jitsu.

Sensei Brick is a life-long practitioner and published author with many great works on subjects adjacent or directly related to the martial arts.

Sifu Jacob Arenstein has more than 25 years of experience in Kung Fu, Shin Shin Jujitsu, Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Hapkido, and Wing Chun. He is the Head Instructor of Spring Martial Arts.

GM James Park is a 9th degree black belt and 1st Class Kukkiwon Master. He is also a World Champion and the Head Instructor of Park's Taekwondo!

GM Ki Moon Kwon is a former World Champion, Asian Games Champion, and Korean National Champion, as well as the former head coach of the U.S. National Team. He heads World Champion Taekwondo.

Jason Zakrajsek is a Kuk Sul Do master and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu professor with more than thirty years of martial arts experience. He is the Head Instructor of Chagrin Falls Jiu-Jitsu and Kuk Sul Do.

A collegiate national champion and former member of the Vision University Demonstration Team.

Mr. Maeng is a 3rd degree black belt. He competed extensively in his youth and while in the Korean military.