v   Aikido – “The Way of Harmony through Conflict”

 

o       Franco Acquaro-sensei holds the rank of Godan black belt (5th degree).  He began his study of Aikido in 1986.  His principle teachers were Shizuo Imaizumi-sensei (Shin-Budo Kai) and Mark Leidig-sensei (School of Inner Martial Arts).

o       Acquaro-sensei is currently the Chief Instructor of an independent Aikido school (Kealamakani Aikido), which remains in close association with Mark Leidig-sensei.  They have just celebrated the 11th anniversary of the dojo in Waimea!

o       Aikido classes are currently being offered on Tuesday & Thursday evenings (6:00-7:30 pm) at Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Waimea. 

 

 

v   Karate-do – “The Way of the Empty Hand”

 

o        Franco Acquaro-sensei holds the rank of Sandan black belt (3rd degree) in Kobayashi Shorin-ryu Karate-do/Matayoshi Kobudo.  He began his study of Karate-do/Kobudo in 1979.  His principle teachers were Tadashi Yamashita-sensei and Bobby Polychronopoulos-sensei.

o       No Karate-do/Kobudo classes are currently being offered.

 

 

 v   Judo – “The Gentle Way”

 

o        Franco Acquaro-sensei was a competitive Judo player for six years.  He began his study of Judo in 1982.  His principle teachers were Olymic Coach John Wiercinski-sensei (USJA) and Jaime Garza-sensei (Kyu Shin Ryu).  Acquaro-sensei is a Life Member of the United States Judo Association.

o        No Judo classes are currently being offered.