Three classes, Three Special Instructors
Come blend with your local community and learn from a new generation of aikido instructors.

Instructors

Jane Nason began studying Aikido in Japan in 1982 under Yasuo Kobayashi Shihan and Kazuo Igarashi Shihan. In 1989, Jane returned to the U.S. and established the Ft. Wayne Aikido Club in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Soon thereafter, she affiliated with Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, continuing her training under the guidance of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan and Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan. Jane relocated to California in 1996, and has trained at Aikido West under Frank Doran Shihan since then. She received the rank of 6th dan in 2020.

Jay Hartley, Godan, Aikido of Livermore. Jay started training at Aikido of Livermore in 1992. In addition to assisting with adult classes, Jay leads their children’s program. Outside of Aikido, he also holds a sandan in Toyama Ryu.

Noah Levine, 4th dan, Aikido of San Leandro. Noah started training Aikido at Penn State University with Jim Sullivan Sensei in 2013. He’s been uchi deshi, training, traveling and taking ukemi for Patricia Hendricks Shihan since 2014. He’s also practiced gymnastics and competing since he was 18 months old and until he found the Aikido.

Schedule

Saturday November 15, 2025

Pricing

Full Price is $35 per person:

Full Price= $35

Registration is confirmed upon receiving your PayPal payment. Alternatively, you can pay at the door when you arrive.

If you have any questions please email us at aikidoofsanleandro@gmail.com