"The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit." -- O Sensei
Galdamez Sensei holds the rank of godan and is the head instructor and founder of Wadokan dojo. Galdamez Sensei began his Aikido training in 2000 under Michael Black Sensei in the Aikido Association of America organization. In 2004 he received his shodan (first degree black belt) from the chief instructor of Aikido Association of America Andrew Sato sensei. Shortly after the formation of the Aikido World Alliance, Galdamez sensei joined the AWA organization following his chief instructor. He received his nidan, sandan, yondan and godan (2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th degree black belt) under Sato Sensei in the AWA. He has participated in international training in Japan, Qatar, Poland Bulgaria and has also assisted in the training of the police force in Qatar.
Our All Ranks class is primarily dedicated to create a solid foundation in ukemi (falling) and kihon waza (basic technique).
The primary focus of this class is to develop basic body movement thru the practice of aiki taiso, tai sabaki, te sabaki and incorporating those principles in to basic technique.
MORE INFOThis class will include the ranks of 5th Kyu and above. The class will focus on techniques included in the tests for the higher ranks as well as variations of the kihon waza that is taught during the beginner’s class. The class is limited to higher ranks due to the necessary proficiency in rolling and […]
MORE INFOOur Instructor class will include the ranks of 3rd Kyu and above. They will be focused on teaching the principles of how to teach kihon waza to the lower ranks, how to instruct classes and how to assist the instructor. In our classes, all of the upper ranks are expected to know the kihon waza […]
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