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Poresky Sensei

is chief instructor at Capital Aikikai of Syracuse, an extension of Capital Aikikai in Silver Springs Maryland under the direction of Clyde Takeguchi, Shihan -- Founder and Director. He is the senior student of Clyde Takeguchi Shihan and a member of the board of governors for the Capital Aikido Federation.

He recently visited us in Rockford to conduct a most excellent training seminar!

Poresky Sensei has spent over 35 years teaching the principles and philosophies of the martial arts. He began his martial arts study in 1974. Poresky Sensei has studied several martial disciplines and currently holds the rank of Yondan - 4th degree black belt- in Aikido, and is a Hombu certified Shidoin instructor. He is Rokudan - 6th degree - Shihan in Karate and also holds black belt rankings in Jujitsu and Iado.

Poresky Sensei's philosophy is not only to teach techniques and applications but empower individuals with the knowledge to train themselves. This method of instruction provides someone with the tools to govern his/her own development allowing real and sustained personal growth.