Aikido of Volusia
Tom Walsh Sensei (Dojo Cho) studied aikido for over 25 years. He began his study of Aikido in 1991. Walsh Sensei received his Godan (Fifth Degree Black Belt) in 2013 from Robert Kubo Shihan. He continues to train under the Chief Instructor of Aikido of Hawaii International -Thomas Kaulukukui, Shichidan (7th degree black belt).
Aikido of Volusia County, Inc. was established by Tom Walsh Sensei in September of 1998 with the encouragement of Robert Kubo Shihan. The school has a strong commitment to the local community. The students and instructors support local charities, schools and volunteer in self defense classes.
Aikido of Volusia Yudansha/Instructors:
Tom Yelvington, Yondan
TJ Erway, Sandan
Thanja Wicker, Sandan
Bryan Liggitt, Nidan
Chris Nolin, Nidan
Doug White, Shodan
Aikido of Volusia Yudansha Alumni:
Tommy Walsh, Sandan
Danielle Walsh, Nidan
Michael Stull, Nidan
Rocky Malphurs, Nidan
Jessica Turner, Nidan
Joseph Fay, Nidan
Jordan Walsh, Shodan