Aikido Instructors

Image: Pat Belt Sensei, Dennis Belt Shihan, William Champion Sensei – Ventura Aikikai Aikido Dojo

Image: Dennis Belt Shihan – Ventura Aikikai Aikido Dojo

Dennis Belt is the chief instructor at Ventura Aikikai. He began Aikido training in 1978. Belt Sensei is a Rokudan (6th degree black belt), and a Shihan (teacher of teachers). He is a member of the senior council of Birankai North America. He has studied Iaido (Japanese swordsmanship) since 1994.

Image: Pat Belt Sensei – Ventura Aikikai Aikido Dojo

Pat Belt is a Yondan (4th degree black belt) is a Shidoin (certified teacher). She began her Aikido training in 1982. She is a member of the teachers council of Birankai USA. She has also practiced Iai-Bato Ho since 1997.

Image: William Champion Sensei – Ventura Aikikai Aikido Dojo

William Champion is a Sandan (3rd degree black belt) and a Fukushidoin (certified assistant instructor). He began his Aikido training in 1992. He has practiced Iai-Bato Ho since 1996.