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Instructors
Garry Howard Sensei began his study of martial arts in Japanese Kempo Karate at the age of 16. In 1991 Howard Sensei met and began his study of Aikido with Shihan Steven Seagal Sensei. Howard Sensei and the AAI have also been honored to receive training from Haruo Matsuoka Sensei. The AAI has been in an ongoing training status with Matsuoka Sensei since 1991.
Michael Howard Sensei Sandan Senior Instructor, Robinson, Illinois Dojo Michael Howard Sensei is the oldest son of the founder of the American Aikido Institute. He began his martial arts training in 1983 at age 6 under his father's direction. He was promoted to shodan in 1992, nidan in 1999 and sandan in 2007. Michael is a senior staff member of the American Aikido Institute.
Scott Reynolds Nidan Brazil, Indiana Dojo Scott Reynolds began his martial arts training with Howard Sensei in 1992. He was promoted to shodan in 1998 and nidan in 2007.
Justen Gibbens Nidan Brazil, Indiana Dojo Justin Gibbens began his martial arts training with Howard Sensei in 1990. He was promoted to shodan in 1998 and nidan in 2007.
John Reich Sensei Nidan Senior Instructor, Chicago, Illinois Dojo John Reich Sensei began his Aikido training with Howard Sensei in February, 1999. He was promoted to shodan in 2002 and nidan in 2007. He opened the Chicago, Illinois dojo in April, 2004.
Alex Svenson Sensei Nidan Chicago, Illinois Dojo Alex Svenson Sensei began his Aikido training with Howard Sensei in February, 1999. He was promoted to shodan in 2002 and nidan in 2007.
Instructors can impart only a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted practice that the mysteries of the Art of Peace are brought to life.
- Morihei Ueshiba
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