Eastern Ki Federation Affiliated Dojos
Marion Lebensbaum
Joden in Shinshin Toitsu Ki Development
Godan in Ki Aikido
Qualified Assistant Examiner
Radim Moravec
Jokyu in Shinshin Toitsu Ki Development
Nidan in Ki Aikido
Qualified Assistant Examiner
Steve Wolf
Joden in Shinshin Toitsu Ki Development
Godan in Ki Aikido
Tim Felegie - Joden - Godan
Bob Pavese - Joden - Yondan
Nick Federov - Shoden - Nidan
Northern Virginia KI Aikido strives to create a positive environment to teach the principles of Ki-Aikido as taught by Koichi Tohei sensei.
Northern Virginia Ki-Aikido operates out of our dojo in Merrifield, Virginia, under the guidance of Steve Wolf Sensei, our Head Instructor.
Matt Doetsch-Kidder
Joden in Shinshin Toitsu Ki Development
Yondan in Ki Aikido
Certified Ki Lecturer
Qualified Assistant Examiner
Minh Pham
Chuden in Shinshin Toitsu Ki Development
Yondan in Ki Aikido
Bob Gardner
Nanadan (7th dan) Shinshin Toitsu Aikido
Joden in Shinshin Toitsudo
Matt Doetsch-Kidder Sensei began training aikido in 1999 at the Virginia Ki Society under George Simcox Sensei. His training journey includes several trips to Japan for intensive training retreats at the headquarters dojo.
He has accompanied Shaner Sensei to Russia as his attendant and assistant, demonstrating his dedication to the art and his instructor. In the 2004 International Taigi Competition, he and his Taigi partner Jon Poppele were awarded two gold medals and one bronze medal.
Doetsch-Kidder Sensei brings this wealth of international experience and competitive success to his teaching, helping students develop both technical proficiency and a deeper understanding of Ki principles.
Qualified Assistant Examiner
After training in Tae Kwon Do for several years, Brian Kelley began training in Aikido in 1980 at the Shodokan Dojo in Salem, Massachusetts with Bernie Mulligan sensei. He also trained at New England Aikikai in both Aikido and Iaido with Mitsunari Kanai sensei.
In 1982 he moved to Virginia with his family. Because there was no Aikido dojo in the Elkton, Va. area, he made occasional trips to Capitol Aikikai in Washington, DC to train, and did this for several years.
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM | Ki Aikido |
| Wednesday | 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM | Ki Aikido |
| Thursday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Children's Aikido |
| Thursday | 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM | Ki Aikido (4th kyu & above) |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Children's Aikido |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Guided Open Practice |
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ki Aikido |
| Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ki & Aikido |
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Ki-Aikido |
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Ki-Aikido |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Iaido |
| Thursday | 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | Ki-Aikido |
| Thursday | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Iaido |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Iaido |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Ki-Aikido |
2929-E Eskridge Road
Merrifield, VA
Near the intersection of Lee Highway and Gallows Road, close to the Merrifield Post Office and the Dunn Loring Metro Station.
Hillsboro Community Center (The Old Stone School)
37098 Charles Town Pike (Rt. 9)
Hillsboro, VA
At the intersection of Rt.690. Classes are held in the brick addition to the rear of the building.
14823 Spotswood Trail
Elkton, VA 22827
(703) 573-8843
(703) 665-0115
(540) 298-2002