Aikido Nippon Kan - Wisconsin

Instructors' Bios

Charles Deiro Sensei - Godan- Aikido Nippon Kan Wisconsin
Charles Deiro Sensei is one of Homma Kancho's original students in the U.S.
He trained in Denver, Co. under Homma Sensei for 18 years until his move to Wisconsin.
After moving to Milwaukee, Deiro Sensei started Aikido Nippon Kan Wisconsin and has been instructing in Miwaukee since 1993.
Deiro Sensei visits Denver regularly to travel and train with Homma Kancho. His main goal as sensei is to perpetuate the spirit of Aikido and the teachings of Homma Kancho on and off the mat.

Edward Deiro- Sandan- Aikido Nippon Kan Wisconsin.
Edward Deiro began his Aikido training when he was 8 years old in Denver Co.
Edward trained with Homma Kancho in Denver and then with his father Charles Deiro Sensei in Milwaukee.
Maintaining a close relationship with Nippon Kan, Edward has traveled with Homma Kancho around the U.S., as well as Japan and Mexico promoting Nippon Kan philosophy and visits Denver regularly to train at the Denver dojo.
Along with regular classes on Monday and Wednesday, Edward Deiro teaches weapons classes on Friday evening.

Craig Sheldon- Shodan- Aikido Nippon Kan Wisconsin.
Craig Sheldon is one of the original Aikido Nippon Kan Wisconsin students.
Craig has an extensive martial arts background and has been practicing with Aikido Nippon Kan Wisconsin since 1994.
Craig also serves as an assistant instructor at our Main Dojo and attends statewide Aikido seminars whenever available.