Aikido Association of America Western Region
The AAA Western Region currently has active
affiliates in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Utah. These dojo meet regularly for
seminars and black belt examinations.
AAA National Teaching
Committee
The AAA has a National Teaching Committee whose members must hold the rank of
4th degree black belt or higher. Their duties include conducting seminars and workshops
and supervising examinations.
Current National Teaching Committee
members, Western Region:
James Nakayama Shihandai, Western Region Director, 6th dan
Martin Katz Sensei, 5th dan
Ken Mac Beth Sensei, 5th dan
Christine Dyer Sensei, 4th dan