Edgar Johansson sensei
Since 1990, Edgar Johansson’s commitment to studying aikido has afforded him opportunities to meet and train with some of the world’s finest aikidoka and instructors. Edgar is founder and president of Denver Aikikai.
Dojo-cho, Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)
Frank Roberto, Godan
Kathy Aguilar, Yondan
Evolène Prémillieu, Yondan
Evolene Sensei trains and teaches at Denver Aikikai and is also a regular teacher at the One Dojo in Boulder.
David Ruttinger, Yondan
David Sensei teaches weapons and general classes at Denver Aikikai and also runs the Aikido Club at the School of Mines in Golden.
Kevin Kramer, Sandan
Mike Persoff, Sandan
Drew Fairbairn, Sandan
Drew is chair of the board of advisors for Denver Aikikai.
Don Cooper, Sandan
Don teaches weapons classes and is on the board of advisors for Denver Aikikai.
Gaia Marrs, Sandan
Gaia is the dojo manager and co-teaches the beginners series and basics classes at Denver Aikikai.
Caitlin Ewing, Nidan
Caitlin is on the board of advisors for Denver Aikikai.
David Olcott, Nidan
Devin Gamundoy, Nidan
Alex Vorgries, Shodan
Alex is on the board of advisors for Denver Aikikai.
Morgan Lasky, Shodan
Nobu Horibe, Shodan
John Deagan, Shodan
Jesse Hughes, Shodan
Jesse is on the board of advisors for Denver Aikikai.
Mark Bentley, Shodan
Mark is the alternate for the board of advisors for Denver Aikikai.