Craig Fife Sensei is the founder and chief
instructor of Aikido Northwest.Ê
Fife
Sensei's Aikido training began in 1973 in Boise, Idaho.ÊFife Sensei
currently holds the rank of Rokudan (6th degree black belt), from the
Aikikai Foundation, Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan. This rank
was awarded to him by his teacher, Frank Doran Shihan, Nanadan (7th
degree black belt), California Aikido Association Division II head and
chief instructor of Aikido West.ÊIn addition to Fife Sensei's personal
study of Aikido, he has been actively teaching Aikido to others since
1980.ÊFife Sensei continually develops his Aikido skills and
understanding through a variety of means.ÊIn addition to being a
student of Doran Shihan, Fife Sensei frequently attends Aikido
seminars and workshops throughout the Western United States.Ê
In addition to his Aikido training, Fife Sensei
has also been a student of Iaido since 1990 and currently holds the
rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) from the All United States Kendo
Federation. Finally, beyond the walls of the Aikido Northwest dojo,
Fife Sensei also teaches Aikido in a variety of local schools, from
elementary to college levels.
In addition to the chief instructor, Aikido
Northwest also has several assistant instructors.Ê They each hold yudansha (black belt) ranking from the
Aikikai Hombu Dojo.Ê
