 John Cruise
5th degree black belt
Writer
“Practicing Aikido at Nippon Kan offers students the opportunity to learn,
to teach, to develop bodies and spirits and to grow in a friendly, supportive
environment. For me Aikido is about learning to be kind to other people and to
appreciate the kindness of others.”
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 Emily
Busch, G.G.
5th degree black belt
Jewelry Designer/ Graduate Gemologist
“Practicing Aikido at Nippon Kan is a journey filled
with discovery, not only of the world of traditional Japanese
culture and martial arts but of oneself.”
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 Doug Kelly
3rd degree black belt
Pilot, Instructor
“Aikido at Nippon Kan gives you the tools to handle many of life’s
challenges. This dojo is an example of the unlimited rewards that are available
to all those who commit to a life of service to others.”
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 Jack
McGarry, D.P.M.
4th degree black belt
Director of Podiatric Residency at P/SL Hospital
“Aikido is a great work out for the body and mind. the
best form of stress relief I have ever known.”
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 San Ong
3rd degree black belt
Business Consultant
“It’s a terrific form of exercise: playful, mentally engaging and
physically invigorating. I never get bored practicing Aikido.”
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 Victor
V. Bui
3rd degree black belt
Health Care Manager
“Gaku Homma Sensei’s Aikido is very enlightening
to me in both mind and body, on or off the mat.” |
 Tracy Olive
3rd degree black belt
Graphic Designer
“Nippon Kan offers many avenues for personal growth. Aikido challenges
physically and mentally while community service and cultural teachings offer
opportunities for using leadership skills and fostering internal reflection.” |
 Jeremy
Olive
4th degree black belt
“Nippon Kan has allowed me to experience Aikido through
many different avenues. Through training, dedication, community
service and a cultural exchange opportunity, I have been rewred
with many life experiences. These life experiences are not
only invaluable but have influenced who I am today.”
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 William
H. Graham, M.D.
2nd degree black belt
Psychiatrist
“Aikido at Nippon Kan:
surroundings authentic…exercise terrific…people
uniformly friendly, cooperative…a way of life that defies
verbal description, must be experienced…” |
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