Organization Structure

The Aikido Shimbokukai will operate with the guidance of the following:

Director/Hombu Liaison
This person will serve as the main connection to Hombu Dojo, and coordinate any business and issues necessary, including but not limited to rank registration, Aikikai membership registrations, inviting of instructors from Hombu Dojo, and other such activities. The Director/Hombu Liaison is Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan.

Directing Committee
Duties include membership issues and registrations, dissemination of information, and coordination of activities and events, such as seminars and meetings. Members of the Directing Committee will be reviewed on a yearly basis, and will be appointed by the Director/Hombu Liaison.

Instruction Committee
The Instruction Committee shall be comprised of persons who are active Aikido Shimbokukai instructors ranked 4th dan and above, or Chief Instructors of an affiliated dojo. They shall be responsible for giving instructional support and guidance as needed.

Grading Committee
The Grading Committee shall be responsible for examination and ranking of students. The members of this committee are authorized by Hombu Dojo to administer tests and award rank, in accordance with the policies of Hombu Dojo. They may authorize others to conduct examinations on their behalf, as is appropriate.

Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is comprised of instructors and/or other individuals who offer guidance and support to the various committees of Aikido Shimbokukai, and who oversee certain member dojo of the Aikido Shimbokukai.