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 About The Instructor

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Garrett Fuller is the Chief Instructor of Aikido Suimei and studies under the direction of Sensei Jimmy Sorrentino 5th dan, Aikido of Northern Virginia.

Garrett Fuller-sensei has been studying martial arts for 20 years and holds the rank of 3rd dan in Aikido and 1st dan in Tae Kwon Do (awarded in 1990 via Jhoon Rhee).  Mr. Fuller was promoted to sandan (3rd black)  in Aikido by Shihan Mitsugi Saotome on December 30, 2004.

Garrett Fuller began his Aikido training in Blacksburg, Va. with Sensei John Hayes (Affiliated with Aikido of Houston - Sensei T.K. Lee) in 1993. He moved to Greensboro, NC in 1995 and trained at the Kodokan dojo with Sensei John Grinnell. In 1996 Mr. Fuller joined the ASU in Alexandria, Va. studying under Sensei Robert Galeone. In 1999 Jimmy Sorrentino took over the duties of Dojo Cho and became Mr. Fuller's primary teacher.  Mr. Fuller founded Aikido Suimei June 7th of 2003 and continues to study regularly under Saotome-sensei, Jimmy Sorrentino-sensei, and other senior ASU instructors.

Assistant instructors

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Dave Lyons leads a spirited class on Tuesday nights and focuses on sound, fundamental technique. He has studied Aikido for over 10 years and currently holds the rank of 1st dan.


 

 

 

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Ted Chiaravalloti leads class on Wednesday nights and leads a rigorous workout emphasizing fluidity in movement. Mr. Chiaravalloti began his training 10 years ago and holds the rank of 1st dan.
    

 Jiu-Jitsu

Japanese Jujitsu Class

Robert Duff is the instructor for the Jiu-Jitsu class. Mr. Duff is a first Dan in Karate and Jujitsu.  He is also ranked in Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, Aikido,  Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has also studied Wushu Kung Fu, Pencak Silat Mande Muda, JKD, and Escrima.  He has been studying martial arts on and off since the age of 8.
    

 Announcements
Aikido Suimei in the News! - Friday, July 22, 2005
Check out article on Aikido Suimei in The Phoenix!   read more...
    

 Events
Seminar with Lee Crawford
Lee Crawford sensei at Aikido Suimei May 16 - 18   read more...
2008 Regional ASU Schedule

  • Mar 29 Regional Dan Test Baltimore

  • April 4-6 Cherry Blossom Shobukan

  • Spring Gleason Sensei Baltimore

  • May 3 DC instructors day Shobukan

  • May 16-18 Lee Crawford Sensei Suimei (PA)

 
    



   

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