Our instructors and committees support training, membership, and rank advancement, following the guidelines of Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo (Hombu Dojo).
Instruction, guidance and shared experience.
Shihankai
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan
Director and Hombu Liaison · Abiding Spirit Aikikai
Shihan is a senior instructor title. The Shihankai is our group of senior instructors. Hombu Dojo means Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo.
How the work is shared
Director and Hombu Liaison
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan coordinates organizational business and the relationship with Hombu Dojo, including approved rank and Aikikai membership registrations.
Shihankai
The Director and other Aikido Shimbokukai instructors holding the title of Shihan provide advice and instructional leadership.
Administrative Board
Appointed annually by the Director; supports membership, registration, communications and coordination.
Instruction Committee
Appointed by the Director from active instructors holding the title of Shidoin; supports instruction and guidance.
Grading Committee
Appointed by the Director; conducts examinations for rank qualification.
