(b. 6 August 1954). 7th dan, Kancho of Seidokan Aikido; 1st dan judo. Doctor of Oriental medicine. Began aikido training in 1975 at University of Hawaii. Primary aikido instruction received from Roderick KOBAYASHI with additional training under Fumio TOYODA. Instructs at Battle Creek Budokan and administers community education courses in aikido in Michigan.
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Josh Gold
updating ranks may be a never ending task but it might be worth noting that Dr Crapo is currently 7th dan and Kancho of Seidokan Aikido.
I started my Aikido instruction under Harry Ito in Hawaii, later studying with Tri Thong Dang in Sacramento before becoming a student of Roderick Kobayashi with additional training under Toyoda Sensei.
For some time after being promoted to 6th dan I was appointed Shihan Bucho for Seidokan Aikido and after my promition to 7th dan I was asked to become Kancho.
Thank you. Ranking is updated for this entry.
hi sensei!