H. Hoa Newens Shihan is the chief instructor of Aikido Institute Davis in California. He has trained and taught Aikido since 1967 and is ranked black belt 7th degree by World Headquarters. Throughout the years, he studied with Dang Thong Phong Sensei, 7th dan, the late Seiichi Sugano Shihan, 8th dan, and the late Morihiro Saito Shihan, 9th dan. Newens Sensei is a former head instructor at Aikido Institute Oakland. He currently serves on the board of Takemusu Aikido Association, a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting Aikido throughout the world. He has also trained in Wu Tai Chi and Chi Kung since 1987. Newens Sensei has published two series of Aikido DVDs entitled Aikido Curriculum, and Aikido Essence, and three aikido books, as well as Taichi DVDs. More information can be obtained through contacting the dojo at: Aikido Institute Davis 638 Cantrill Drive, Suite B Davis, California 95618, U.S.A. www.aikidodavis.com [email protected]