Potomac Aikikai
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capital aikido federation
dojo
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caf
Clyde Takeguchi shihan. Ranked at 7th dan by Aikikai Hombu, Japan Takeguchi shihan began aikido over 50 years ago in his native Hawaii under the supervision of then Aikikai Shihan Bucho Koichi Tohei.
Takeguchi Shihan founded aikido clubs in Madison, WI and Charleston, SC before coming to the Washington DC area and starting Capital Aikikai in 1973.
known for his warm and friendly manner, Takeguchi Shihan has a reputation of reaching across affiliations to connect with people who share in his desire to 'just practice'.
the caf has member dojo across the united states and is committed to furthering good relationships amongst all practitioners of aikido.
Capital Aikikai Test Requirements
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prior to aikido, hanif sensei studied karate for over 25 years.
as a professional fighter hanif sensei was world rated by the ISKA, WPKA, and USKBA. he has won two world titles and trained a number of professional boxers.
his fight experience greatly influences his relaxed and energetic approach to aikido.
