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Celebrating our
News · January 11, 2026
Celebrating our
members’ achievements.
Congratulations to the Aikido Shimbokukai members recognized in the 2026 Hombu Dojo Kagamibiraki promotions by recommendation.
Kagamibiraki is a New Year ceremony. These dan (black belt) promotions were awarded by recommendation through Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo.
- Lisa Tomoleoni
- 7th dan
- Jeffrey Hecht
- 6th dan
- Bruce Heckathorn
- 6th dan
- Jim Podolak
- 6th dan
- AlejAndro Anastasio
- 5th dan
- Craig Bina
- 5th dan
- Leslie Hecht
- 5th dan
- Joseph Lavelle
- 5th dan
- Julie Poitras Santos
- 5th dan
- Diona Attonito
- 4th dan
- Donald Miller
- 4th dan
- Gerald Maffeo
- 2nd dan
- Adam Munson
- 2nd dan
- Sarah Munson
- 2nd dan