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Dan
Penrod is chief instructor of
Budo
Dojo.
Mr. Penrod has been actively practicing aikido for
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 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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