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