Ishibashi Robert Sensei - 6th dan

Robert Ishibashi Sensei 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 Ishibashi Sensei with the responsibility of serving as dojo-cho (head instructor) and continuing to promote the practice of budo and aikido.

In 2015, a decisive encounter marked a new chapter in his Aikido journey when he met 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, Ishibashi Sensei works to practice, teach, and spread the principles and techniques of Kobayashi Ryu Aikido.

Jean Jackson Sensei - 5th dan

Jackson Jean Sensei began practicing Aikido in 1997 at Palm Beach AikiKai in South Florida under the instruction of Richard Wagener Sensei. Jackson Sensei then moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1999, where he continued his training and professional career in the hospitality business.

Six months after arriving in Los Angeles, Jackson Sensei continued his journey in Aikido under the guidance and instruction of Mizukami Sensei at Los Angeles Aiki Kai.

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

After Ishibashi Sensei introduced him to the teachings of Cognard Hanshi, Jackson Sensei realized the importance of Aikiken and Aikijo within Aikido, and their role in all other martial arts.