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 and currently holds the rank of Godan.
Dojo-cho, Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)
Frank Roberto, Godan
Kathy Aguilar, Yondan
Evolène Prémillieu, Yondan
Evolene Sensei trains at Denver Aikikai and is also a regular teacher at the One Dojo in Boulder.
David Ruttinger, Yondan
David Sensei teaches weapons classes at Denver Aikikai and runs the Aikido Club at the School of Mines in Golden.
Kevin Kramer, Sandan
Mike Persoff, Sandan
Drew Fairbairn, Sandan
Don Cooper, Sandan
Gaia Marrs, Sandan
Gaia co-teaches the beginners series and basics classes with Edgar Sensei at Denver Aikikai.
Michael O’Keefe, Nidan
David Olcott, Nidan
Alex Vorgries, Shodan
Lucas Lentini, Shodan
Morgan Lasky, Shodan
Nobu Horibe, Shodan
John Deagan, Shodan
Jesse Hughes, Shodan
Mark Bentley, Shodan