Sensei (Chief Instructor): Michael Friedl, Shihan - 7th Dan and Division 2 Head of the California Aikido Association (CAA). The Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the Art of Peace. Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.
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Michael Friedl is a 7th degree black belt in Aikido. He has also studied Shorei/Kempo Karate and Tai Chi. His Aikido training began in 1972 under Clyde Takeguchi Sensei in Madison, Wisconsin. From 1975-1977, he was a live-in student (also known as a uchi deshi) for Takeguchi Sensei in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Charles Hauk
Dec 23, 2016
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I have known Michael Friedl Shihan, 7th degree black belt, for 35 years. I've been attending seminars at Aikido of Ashland for all that time. Friedl Sensei is a gifted instructor who, besides being technically proficient, teaches with a sense of humility and a terrific sense of humor. He is also an excellent kids' teacher -- a different skill from teaching adults -- and has even written a book about teaching children, called "Ahhh...To Be A Kid." If you're looking for an excellent Aikido dojo in the Rogue Valley, Aikido of Ashland is it! Would I lie to you?
Frank Bloksberg
Dec 28, 2014
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I have known and trained with Michael Friedl Sensei, 7th Dan, for years. He is my direct aikido teacher.
Aside from being an incredible aikidoist and instructor, Friedl Sensei is a really great guy. His work with kids is astounding -- kids really love him. Well, everyone does.
Do not hesitate to train at Aikido of Ashland. It's a wonderful place.
Frank Bloksberg
Chief Instructor
Aikido'Ka, Grass Valley, California
Aside from being an incredible aikidoist and instructor, Friedl Sensei is a really great guy. His work with kids is astounding -- kids really love him. Well, everyone does.
Do not hesitate to train at Aikido of Ashland. It's a wonderful place.
Frank Bloksberg
Chief Instructor
Aikido'Ka, Grass Valley, California
