In addition to our Chief Instructor George Ledyard Shihan, Aikido Eastside has a wide range of excellent instructors on the regular teaching schedule.

Alex Nakamura Sensei – 6th Dan

Ichiro Ota – 5th Dan

Saturday Sword Class
Substitute Teacher

Jeff Strand Sensei – 5th Dan

Director of Kids Programs

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Kid’s Classes

Katherine Derbyshire – 4th Dan

Director of Beginner Training

Substitute Instructor