INSTRUCTORS
The chief instructor of Aikido Jinsei Dojo is Mark Chiappetta. He holds a 3rd degree black belt recognized by Aikikai Hombu Dojo and Birankai NA. Since 1997, Mark has been a student of A.I Lieber Sensei (aka Yahe Solomon).
A.I. Sensei completed his apprenticeship under Master Kazuo Chiba (a direct student of the founder) and is Chief Instructor of the Sei Chu Kan Dojo in Bozeman, MT. He holds a 6th degree black belt and is a fully-certified instructor in the Birankai.
Aikido Jinsei Dojo operates under the technical supervision of Mike Sidebottom, the current chief instructor and director of Connecticut Aikikai. Mike Sensei holds the rank of 4th degree black belt and is a Shidoin (fully-certified instructor) in the Birankai.
