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David Halprin Shihan, 6th DanDavid Halprin is the Chief instructor Framingham Aikikai is a 6th dan (6th degree black belt) and was awarded the rank of Shihan (Master Teacher) by Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba and the United States Aikido Federation.
He began training in 1977 at New England Aikikai under Kanai Sensei, 8th dan. He was appointed an instructor by Kanai Sensei at New England Aikikai in 1984, and also is a fourth degree black belt rank in Iaido.
Barbara Britton Shidoin, 6th Dan Barbara Britton, 6th dan, is a certified Shidoin (Instructor) of the United States Aikido Federation, and begain training with Kanai Sensei in 1978. Barbara was appointed an instructor by Kanai Sensei at New England Aikikai in 1985.
David Farrell Shihan, 6th Dan
Framingham Aikikai is pleased to welcome David Farrell as our latest addition to our outstanding world class list of senior instructors. David Farrell is a 6th dan (6th degree black belt) and joins us after teaching at New England Aikikai under Kanai Sensei as well.
Framingham Aikikai is extremely fortunate
to have been under
the continuing direction
of Kanai Sensei until his passing in 2004.
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