Our instructors aim to provide each and every student with tailored instruction to fit their needs. Each instructor brings their own expertise and teaching style that will allow you to maximize your growth in Aikido from a variety of different perspectives. In addition, we also welcome guest instructors from dojos around the East Coast to come and teach classes from time to time, which additionally offers the opportunity to train with students from other dojos.
Chris Picardo Sensei, 3° Dan, Fukushidoin, began Aikido training in 1991 at the Centro Cultural Peruano-Japonés in Lima, Perú. In 2009, he began studying Iwama-Style Aikido at Aikido in Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, Virginia under Aviv Goldsmith Sensei. He has also had the privilege of training annually as uchideshi in Iwama, Japan, and at Aikido in Fredericksburg since 2014.
Victor Dang, 2° Dan
Instructor, Fukushidoin
Artur Avkhadiev, 2° Dan
Assistant Instructor
Tomoki Ishizuka, 1° Dan
Sotodeshi
Theodora Kunicki, 1° Dan
Sotodeshi
Joseph Suh, 1° Dan
Sotodeshi
Anika Marsh, 1° Dan
Assistant Instructor
Charu Latha, 1° Dan
Assistant Instructor
Nirel Ayertey, 2 Kyu
Sotodeshi
We are grateful to receive mentorship from Aviv Goldsmith Sensei, head instructor of Aikido In Fredericksburg. In addition, we would like to thank guest instructors from Stonington Aikido and Southcoast Aikido for donating their time to support our club members in their Aikido journey.