Ishibashi Robert Sensei - 6th dan

Robert Ishibashi began practicing aikido in 1983 at the Los Angeles Aiki Kai under the guidance and instruction of Yoshida Clement sensei and Mizukami Daniel sensei. Founded in 1956, the Los Angeles Aiki Kai is recognized as the oldest Aikido dojo in the United States, playing a major role in the development and transmission of traditional Japanese Aikido in North America. In 2014, Mizukami sensei entrusted Robert Ishibashi with the responsibility of serving as dojo-cho (head instructor) and continuing to promote daily practice.

In 2015, a decisive encounter marked a new chapter in his Aikido journey: meeting André Cognard Hanshi, a leading figure in Kobayashi Ryu Aikido. In 2018, Cognard Hanshi awarded him the rank of 6th Dan Aikido, acknowledging his high level of technical mastery and dedication to the transmission of Kobayashi Ryu Aikido.

Today, under the continued instruction of Cognard Hanshi, Robert Ishibashi works to practice, teach, and spread the principles and techniques of Kobayashi Ryu Aikido.

Jean Jackson Sensei - 5th dan

Jackson Jean began practicing Aikido in 1997 at Palm Beach Aiki Kai in South Florida under the instruction of Richard Wagener Sensei. Jackson then moved to Los Angeles, California in 1999. He is in the hospitality business.

Six months after arriving in Los Angeles, Jackson went on to continue his journey in aikido under the guidance and instruction of Daniel MizukamiSensei at Los Angeles Aiki Kai.

After the passing of Mizukami Sensei, Jackson continues the journey in aikido with Kobayashi Ryu Aikido USA (KRAUSA) under the instruction of Robert Ishibashi Sensei. Jackson Jean is godan.

After Ishibashi Sensei introduced him to the teachings of Cognard Hanshi, Jackson now firmly realizes the importance of Aikiken and Aikijo in Aikido and in all other martial arts.