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Unlike most other martial arts clubs the Brisbane Aiki-Kai does not have a Chief Instructor. Training is led by the senior members who conduct classes on a rostered basis. Instructors also participate as regular members in other classes.All of our instructors are well credentialed and hold internationally recognised grades and instructor certification.
Chris Seto -Payne
Together with his wife Cathy, Chris founded the Brisbane Aiki-kai in the old City YMCA in 1991. Chris is also an original student of Graham Morris on the Gold Coast. An acupuncturist by profession, he currently holds the rank of 4th Dan Shidoin and instructs the Wednesday evening and Sunday morning weapons class.
Mark Pearcy
A native of the UK, Mark has trained extensively in Europe with notable teachers
such as Chiba, Kanetsuka, and Tamura Sensei. Aikido is a family affair for
Mark with his son Luke (Shodan) also an active member of the dojo. Mark
is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and holds the rank of 4th Dan Shidoin.
Mark takes the Thursday evening and alternate Monday evening classes.
Rob Prydon
Rob holds the rank of 3rd Dan Fuku shidoin and regularly takes the Tuesday evening and Saturday morning class
Bruce Eccles
Better known as the Super Cobbler of Lutwyche Shopping Village, Bruce takes the
Wednesday and Friday morning classes. Having started aikido at the old
city YMCA Bruce now holds the rank of 3rd Dan Fuku shidoin.
Paddy O'Regan
Paddy is a Social Worker based in the city. He takes alternate Tuesday night classes and will provide classes at Queensland University starting late 2007. He currently holds the rank of first dan.
Jago Dodson
Jago is an academic who attends Griffith University and deals with urban planning issues . He currently holds the rank of 2nd dan.