Atlanta School of Aikido

Chief Instructor

Larry Feldman - Sensei

Chief Instructor at the Atlanta School of Aikido.

Biography

Larry Feldman started his martial arts career in 1973 studying Hakko Ryu Ju Jitsu, a traditional Japanese style of Ju Jitsu. Larry has been studying Aikido since 1978 and has been a student of Mark Leidig since 1985, and Shizuo Imaizumi from 1986 to 2005.

In October, 2007, Larry was promoted to Godan (5th degree black belt) by Mark Leidig - Sensei.

Instructors

Phil Newman - Shodan (1st degree black belt)

Assistant Instructor.

Biography

Phil began his study of Aikido in 1996 with Sensei Feldman. Prior to this time, he had an interest in martial arts, but never commited himself to formal study. Under Sensei Feldman's teaching and guidance, Phil slowly progressed from someone with no skills to the level of Shodan in 2006. The journey has been exciting, both physically and spiritually. He derives great pleasure from applying the skills he has learned under Sensei Feldman and Sensei Leidig in his teaching of beginning students.

Mitch Messer - Shodan (1st degree black belt)

Primary instructor for the Thrusday night class.

Biography

Mitch began his Aikido training in 2000, for the practical self-defense aspect and also as training for real-world conflict resolution and high-stakes negotiation. Mitch was promoted to Shodan in 2007. In addition to Aikido, Mitch has studied archery and western fencing, particularly epee and foil.

Steve Rohrabacher - Shodan (1st degree black belt)

Assistant Instructor.

Biography

Steve began studying Judo in 1968, he was promoted to Shodan 1977. Steve studied Aikido in Aikikai style with Peter Bernath, 7th Dan, Florida Aikikai, from 1984-1993. Steve has been studying Aikido with Larry Feldman, Shinbudokai / School of Inner Martial Arts, Atlanta, from 1999- present. Steve was promoted to Shodan in 2007.

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