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Damon Apodaca, Shihan, NanadanApodaca Shihan began his Aikido Training under the direction of Masahilo Nakazono, Shihan in Santa Fe New Mexico. He has been training for 52 years and has continued his training with:
K. Chiba Shihan, San Diego AikikaiApodaca Shihan practiced at San Diego Aikikai daily for 6 years and began his training in Zazen and Iaido , which he continues today.
M. Saito Shihan, Iwama Dojo, JapanApodaca Shihan received instructor certification in Iwama Style Weapons from Saito Sensei Sr.
Y. Yamada, New Yori AikikaiApodaca Shihan and his dojo's have been member dojos in United States Aikido Federation for over 25 years.He recieved promotion to the rank of 7th Dan and designation to Shihan (Master Teacher) directly from Yamada Sensei .
In adddtion to his Aikido Training, Apodaca Shihan continues to practice and teach Eishin Ryu Iaido. He was a student of Masayuki Shimabukuro , who received the rank of 8th dan in Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaido (Iaijutsu), 8th dan Shito-ryu Karate-do, 7th dan in Shindo Muso-Ryu Jojutsu and held the coveted title of Hanshi in both Iaido and Karate-do. Hanshi is the highest title one can achieve in the Traditional Japanese Martial Arts. Shimabukuro Shihan was the 20th Headmaster of the Eishin Ryu.
K. Chiba Shihan, San Diego AikikaiApodaca Shihan practiced at San Diego Aikikai daily for 6 years and began his training in Zazen and Iaido , which he continues today.
M. Saito Shihan, Iwama Dojo, JapanApodaca Shihan received instructor certification in Iwama Style Weapons from Saito Sensei Sr.
Y. Yamada, New Yori AikikaiApodaca Shihan and his dojo's have been member dojos in United States Aikido Federation for over 25 years.He recieved promotion to the rank of 7th Dan and designation to Shihan (Master Teacher) directly from Yamada Sensei .
In adddtion to his Aikido Training, Apodaca Shihan continues to practice and teach Eishin Ryu Iaido. He was a student of Masayuki Shimabukuro , who received the rank of 8th dan in Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaido (Iaijutsu), 8th dan Shito-ryu Karate-do, 7th dan in Shindo Muso-Ryu Jojutsu and held the coveted title of Hanshi in both Iaido and Karate-do. Hanshi is the highest title one can achieve in the Traditional Japanese Martial Arts. Shimabukuro Shihan was the 20th Headmaster of the Eishin Ryu.
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Dojo is located at :
190 A Nine Mile Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
Email:damonapodaca2@gmail.com
Class times
Tuesday 5:00 - 6:00 Aikido
Thursday 5:30- 6:30 Iaido
Saturday 8:00 - 8:30 Zazen
8:30 - 9:30 Iaido
9:30 - 11:00 Aikido
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