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Sensei Gentil Pennewaert, Shidoin

Sensei's credentials are recognized by the World Aikido Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan (which is directly related to the founder of Aikido) and the United States Aikido Federation Headquarters (USAF). Sensei Pennewaert is a second generation student of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. His teaching embodies the traditional spirit of Aikido.

Randori with Sensei
Aikido
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MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
1974-present
Aikido - Second Generation Student of Founder
Highest Rank:
5th Degree Black Belt, Shidoin
Instructor Certification:
Association Culturelle Belge D'Aikido
United States Aikido Federation
World Aikido Headquarters Hombu, Japan
Offices Held:
Public Relations Minister (1988-1992), Association Culturelle Belge D'Aikido
Honors/Distinctions:
Otomo of Sensei Seiichi Sugano(1980-1992)
1972-1974 Belgium Special Forces Regiment (Red Berets)
Close Combat Advanced Training
Stealth Training
1964-1971
Judo
Highest Rank:
1st degree Black Belt
Titles Held:
City of Brussels Championship 1968 & 1969

AIKIDO TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1997-present Chief Sensei: Newport Beach Aikikai
Newport Beach, CA
1992-present Technical Director: Shin Do Kan Dojo,
Brussels, Belgium
1992-1994 Sensei: Aikido Schools of New Jersey,
Elizabeth & Red Bank, NJ
1990-present Visiting Sensei: Aikido of Brugges,
Brugges, Belgium
1988-present Visiting Sensei: New York Aikikai, New York City, NY
1987-1992 Chief Sensei: Shin Do Kan Dojo Brussels, Belgium

OTHER SKILLS

Paramedic, Brussels, Belgium (1979-1992)
Iridologist/Herbalist
Shiatsu Therapist