Sensei Wayne L. Brannon (5th Dan Jiujitsu/ Aikido/ Aikijutsu) draws on 30 years of training and experience.

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It is not uncommon for instructors from disciplines other than Aikido/Aikijutsu/Jiujitsu to teach on occasion. This "open-door" policy of keeping an open mind about other styles has always been an important part of training here. Only in the last few years has the importance of cross-training in other disciplines been realized.
While NORTHWEST DEFENSIVE ARTS is affiliated with the WASHINGTON BUDOKAN [Sensei Bernie Lau - Icho Ryu Aikijutsu (Police style Aikido)] and the TACOMA AIKI DOJO [Sensei Fujiko Gardner (Aikido)], it is an independent Dojo with no political affiliation or requirement.