About Our

Chief Instructor

Tom Walsh Sensei studied aikido for over 30 years. He began his study of Aikido in 1991. Walsh Sensei trained many years under the late Robert Kubo Shihan and received his Rokudan (6th degree) in 2021 via Kagami Biraki recommended by Chief Instructor of Aikido of Hawaii International - Thomas Kaulukukui, Shichidan (7th degree).

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.

Our Instructors

All of our certified black belt instructors have years of experience teaching aikido.

Tom Yelvington - Yondan (4th degree) - Dojo-cho

Tim "T.J." Erway - Yondan (4th  degree)

Thanja Wicker - Yondan (4th  degree)

Bryan Liggitt - Sandan (3rd  degree)

Chris Nolin - Sandan  (3rd  degree)

Joe Mitchell - Shodan  (1st  degree)

Ready To Try Your First Class? We'd love to have you join us for two free classes to see if training with Aikido Of Volusia is right for you!

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