I would like to thank Sensei Carter and the Aikido-kai of the Columbia dojo for their effort, organization and enthusiasm in pulling together the Aikido Academy's Spring 2009 Training Camp. It is truly a dedicated collaboration between the instructors, students and the students' families to host such an event. This spring we had the pleasure of welcoming and training with Mr. Jack Walker and Kyoshi Gary Shull. Thank you to those individuals for being a part of our training experience.
Thank you to the Spartanburg Aikido Academy members who traveled to Columbia and supported the camp with their enthusiastic participation. Thank you also to Ms. Hale and Mr. Hammacher for covering classes thereby making it possible for me to teach in Columbia.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the next training camp.
Sensei Wyndham
Welcome to the Aikido Academy of Self-Defense Blog hosted by Sensei John Wyndham and the Spartanburg, South Carolina Dojo. A place to discuss dojo news and martial arts topics related to the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido.
Sensei John Wyndham, chief instructor of the Spartanburg, SC dojo, has more than 25 years of experience in self-defense training and instruction. He received his initial training from Sensei Steven A. Weber in Nihon Goshin Aikido and has pursued training in Karate, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Aiki Jiu-Jitsu, and Hombu Aikido (Ueshiba style), Filipino Escrima (Kali and Arnis), Ryu Te Kempo, Tai Chi, and European Fencing.
He has taught law enforcement professionals from the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department, the Spartanburg County Solicitor's Office, the Spartanburg County Detention Center, the Greenville County Sheriff's Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Department. Some of his students have gone on to join the FBI, US Marshal Service, US Marines, US Army, and the Federal Air Marshal program.
Sensei Wyndham provides martial arts and self-defense programs for schools and universities such as the University of South Carolina Upstate, Wofford College, Oakbrook Preparatory School, Spartanburg Day School, and Upstate school districts.
Self-defense courses are available for women's groups, after school programs, church groups, and civic organizations.
Sensei Wyndham has been featured on WSPA Channel 7, WYFF Channel 4, WGGS Channel 16.
Mr. Wyndham emphasizes honor, loyalty, respect, hard work, and self-control in his teaching methods.
He has taught law enforcement professionals from the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department, the Spartanburg County Solicitor's Office, the Spartanburg County Detention Center, the Greenville County Sheriff's Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Department. Some of his students have gone on to join the FBI, US Marshal Service, US Marines, US Army, and the Federal Air Marshal program.
Sensei Wyndham provides martial arts and self-defense programs for schools and universities such as the University of South Carolina Upstate, Wofford College, Oakbrook Preparatory School, Spartanburg Day School, and Upstate school districts.
Self-defense courses are available for women's groups, after school programs, church groups, and civic organizations.
Sensei Wyndham has been featured on WSPA Channel 7, WYFF Channel 4, WGGS Channel 16.
Mr. Wyndham emphasizes honor, loyalty, respect, hard work, and self-control in his teaching methods.
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