Instructors

Lisa TomoleoniLisa Tomoleoni Sensei
Lisa Tomoleoni holds the rank of Roku Dan (6th dan), received from Moriteru Ueshiba, Aikido Doshu. She also has been given the title of Shihan (Master Instructor) by Doshu and the Aikido World Headquarters. She spent over 14 years in Japan training at the Aikido World Headquarters and teaching Aikido professionally at a dojo in Tokyo.  Tomoleoni Shihan is Director of the Aikido Shimbokukai, an organization Officially Recognized by the Aikikai Foundation and Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. She also has yudansha ranking in Judo and Iaido and is a member of the Kenshukan Dojo in Tokyo. Tomoleoni Shihan is a coauthor of the book "Along the Way", a collection of writings about training.

Michelle TateMichelle Tate Sensei
Michelle Tate holds the rank of Go Dan (5th dan). She has been training since 1998. Tate Sensei has trained under the direction of many instructors, including a visit to Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo. She is a licensed acupuncturist and a published writer. Her books include "healing happens", "Souls Unravel", and "Along the Way". Tate Sensei also runs the meditation  and Qi Gong programs at Abiding Spirit Center.


Jim BatorJim Bator Sensei
James Bator holds the rank of Go Dan (5th dan). He has been training in Aikido since 1998. Bator Sensei has trained under a variety of instructors, both here and in Japan. He has also trained in Karate, Taichi, and Iaido. Bator Sensei is proficient in weaponry and has an avid interest in photography.