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GA J U K I and Staff Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the art of Aikido and other martial arts and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors. Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our staff has attained mastery in this martial art and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students. Nihan Betances (Soke) Began his Martial Arts training in 1972 Founder of Gaku Jutsu Aiki Yudansha level in aikido, Kenpo, and judo. Rated in different levels in other combat arts. Nihan's Aikido has been taught to all the government's security and police agencies in Dominican Republic such as S.W.A.T, Rapid Response Team, Air Force, Army, And Police Academy. It is our honor and pride that Nihan Dante Betances, was recently recognized in the united states as the founder of Gaku Jutsu Aiki. Official member of the world sokeship council. Life time member of the World martial Arts Masters Federation. Nihan's vision is to preserve on it's purest form O’Sensei’s Aikido in new jersey, Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico with out all the looking for money Federations that currently claim to keep Aikido at it’s purest Form, Nihan believes Aikido is a way of life, it is a mission one that requires many sacrifices, those which we are willing to take head on like we have for the last decade. This is why he decided to be a stand alone system not attached to any Federation. His view of the Aikido in this Day and Age is that there is no wrong Aikido there is Only a soft aikido, a business Aikido, and one that teaches Aikido that works to anyone that desires to Learn regardless of their recourses. Throughout our Military experiences we have proven that our form of aikido works with out a doubt it is used on a daily basis by people that risk their lives for a living. we strongly suggest you research the aikido that is available in your area for there are many different styles of aikido, our Aikido is one that really works under any circumstances. Currently instructing in Don Nagle Ishinryu School., 805 Broadway, Bayonne New Jersey Sensei Alberto Villarroel (3 erd. degree Black Belt Dojo Cho Santo Domingo) Sensei Alberto Villaroel is one of the pillars of Gaku Jutsu Aiki, One who has devoted his life to Aikido and the spiritual aspects of the arts. Sensei A. Villaroel holds a 3rd degree black belt and is the president of Gaku Jutsu Aiki. He is the highest authority in Gaku Jutsu Aiki in the absence of Nihan. Sensei Emmanuel Maura (3 erd. degree Black Belt ) sensei E.Maura. Is a 3rd degree black belt who started in the gajuki system at a very early age, one who has devoted his life to the teachings of his master, one who glows with aiki when in the dojo and outside of it. Today e.maura is the wasa kaicho of the gajuki system "wasa kaicho" means technical director. The guardian of the technical aspects of gajuki in the Dominican Republic, A true samurai at heart. ( one who serves ), His connection with aiki is impeccable demonstrating the ability to remain calm in the midst of chaos, A true martial artist. It is strongly suggested to approach and attempt to absorb his waza. e.maura Gajuki salutes you. Miguel Luciano (First degree Black Belt) Miguel Luciano has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them. Augusto Canela (First degree Black Belt) Augusto Canela has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them. Jose Carlos Hernandez (First degree Black Belt) Jose Carlos Hernandez has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them. Moises Garcia (First degree Black Belt) "Official Sensei Ranked as a Shodan 1st degree Black Belt. Born December 12th 1981, Martial arts experience Kyoukushinkai Karate under sensei Manuel Pagan, 2 time winner of the silver medal in judo interstate high school competitions. Kickboxing under sensei Alfredo Abreu. Jujutsu under shihan Rafael Medina, and shihan Alejandro Serralles, miyama ryu and Bushido Ryu. Entered Gajuki in 1999 As an official Gajuki Instructor I have trained 1.- The Army Special Forces Cimarrons Command. 2.- The Air Force Special Forces Escorpions Command. I teach at the hombu dojo Wednesdays 6:30, Thursday 4:30, Saturdays 11:30am Gajuki is my home, my family, the one place were I have found all answers to all my questions. Feel free to contact me directly through email. " Arigato." Moises Garcia sensei Since November 19th 1995, Gaku Jutsu Aiki has been providing Aikido instruction in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. At Salvador Sturla #14 Ensanche Naco, 809-540-5325 Sensei Alberto Villarroel Dojo Cho On 11-15-2003 Gaku Jutsu Aiki opened new doors in Bayonne New Jersey at 805 Broadway, 201-436-5330. Nihan Betances Dojo Cho On 08-15-2004 Gaku Jutsu Aiki opened new doors in Cupey Puerto Rico at Calle Parana #1718 Second Floor, 787-767-5204 Sensei Dr.Jose Carlos Hernandez Dojo Cho We hope you enjoy our website and invite you to stop by and visit us if you are in the area. Come and enjoy a free introduction class. This site is designed to give you information about our facility, our style of martial art, our staff and provide you with information on how to contact us as well. MORE GAKU JUTSU AIKI Go to www.gajuki.com FOR GAJUKI EN ESPANOL GO TO: www.gajuki.netfirms.com |
