AHAN Nippon Kan Mindanao, Philippines Coordinator, Instructor Ava Yancha has been very active in the promotion of Aikido in Mindanao. Instructor Ava just recently opened a new dojo in Illigan City where she resides. She has also been very active teaching Aikido at the Mindanao State University (MSU ITT) and at Saint Peters College in Illigan City. Instructor Ava also travels to remote areas of Mindanao to teach young people in Muslim villages about Aikido and the spirit of AHAN. Instructor Ava is a very unique, energetic and positive influence in Mindanao.
On August 1st, Nippon Kan graduate uchideshi and instructor abroad, Mariusz Ferenc, will travel from Kathmandu, Nepal where he has been teaching Aikido with the Nepal Aikido Association for the last five months to join Instructor Ava in Illigan City, Mindanao. Mariusz is being sent by Nippon Kan General Headquarters to work with Instructor Ava and her students on Nippon Kan basic technique. The joint goal and purpose of this mission is to strengthen the foundation of Instructor Ava’s teaching and support her growing student base with instruction reinforcement from Nippon Kan Headquarters.
Written by
AHAN International Director
Emily Busch