Branch Info

Central Coast Aikido Kendo is a branch dojo of Shindokan, Newport Beach (CA) Aikikai. We are part of the United States Aikido Federation, which in turn is part of the Aiki Foundation (Hombu Dojo), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Our Chief Instructor is Gentil Pennewaert, Aikikai 6th Dan Shidoin, Head of Shindokan, Newport Beach Aikikai.

Central Coast Aikido Kendo is instructed by Jason Carter, Aikikai 2nd Dan Fukushidoin.

Central Coast Aikido Kendo is a branch dojo of Butokuden Dojo in Irvine (CA). We are part of the All U.S. Kendo Federation (AUSKF) and the Southern California Kendo Organization (SCKO). Our Chief Instructor is Taro Ariga Renshi, 7 Dan, Head of Butokuden Dojo.