Budo
Dojo...
is an aikido
dojo in the Portland area
affiliated with the Aikido
Schools of Ueshiba (ASU).
The ASU is an international aikido federation founded by
Mitsugi
Saotome Shihan who was a
live-in disciple (uchi deshi) of O Sensei (Morihei
Ueshiba), founder of Aikido. ASU is
cofounded by Hiroshi
Ikeda Sensei. ASU is affiliated
with World Aikido Headquarters
in Tokyo Japan.
Dan
Penrod is chief instructor of
Budo
Dojo.
Mr. Penrod has been actively practicing aikido for
about
20 years and other forms of traditional Japanese Budo for approximately 30
years. He holds a yondan (4th degree black belt) in
aikido awarded to him by his
teacher,
John
Messores Sensei
and
recognized by ASU and Hombu World Aikikai Foundation.
Dan Penrod also holds a nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate under Fusei Kise Sensei from the Kenshin Kan - Matsumura Seito (orthodox) style.
(John Messores - Dan Penrod)
Neil Ruggles, associate instructor of Budo Dojo, has been training in aikido since 1992. Neil began his training in New York City at the Bond Street Dojo under Paul Kang and Chris Jordan where he earned his shodan in 1997. Neil has been training and teaching aikido at Budo Dojo since our opening in the spring of 2002 and earned his nidan (2nd degree black belt) in 2006.
Carol Gonzalez teaches Nia at Budo Dojo. Carol is a Brown Belt Nia instructor . Nia blends Dance Arts, Martial Arts and Healing Arts to empower people to achieve physical, mental, emotional & spiritual fitness and wellness.
Carol has been
practicing Nia for the past 10 years and teaching
for the past six.
Carol currently teaches Nia at through the Tualatin Hills Parks and
Recreation District and through Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus.
Carol teaches
a dynamic, expressive and rejuvenating class that leaves you feeling vibrant
from the inside out.
Carol holds a BA in Theatre Arts with a Dance Emphasis from UC Santa Cruz, and was a member of the Jane Brown Dance Company in Oakland, California. A lover of many movement forms, Carol appreciates the freedom and joy of Nia.
Claire Darling is an independent LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist). Claire offers a $5 discount to Budo Dojo members. If you're feeling a little stiff or sore from last night's class or last weekend's hike, you might consider treating yourself to the bliss of a massage. Contact Claire.
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