Aikido Instructors:
Teddie began training Aikido training in 1994, earning her shodan in 1997. Teddie teaches the children's and adult's programs, including a special workshop series for the Hoosier Capital Girl Scout Council. Teddie is a graphic artist by day, lending her talents to the publicity and art for the dojo, as well as producing and directing two T'ai Chi videos.
Michael began training Aikido in 1999 and earned his Shodan in Spring of 2002 and his Sandan in the Fall of 2007. Michael teaches adult classes on a regular basis at the dojo. Michael is in the process of learning Japanese and kanji. In his spare time, Michael likes to ride his bicycle with racers from the local bike shop.
James teches our beginning Aikido class, focusing on precise basic movements and awareness. James began his training in Aikido in 2004, earning his Shodan in 2006 and his Nidan in 2007. Outside the dojo James is pursuing his Master's Degree in informatics and maintians a level of fitness that would make most of us cry.
Matt currently fills in as needed for the other instructors. He began his Aikido studies in 2004, and has been addicted ever since.
Chris Steiner, Shodan (1st degree black belt)
Vicki Pipher, Nidan (2nd degree black belt)
