Edgar Johansson Sensei
Since 1990, Edgar Johansson’s commitment to studying aikido has afforded him opportunities to meet and train with some of the world’s finest aikidoka and instructors. Edgar is founder and chief instructor of Denver Aikikai.
Founder & Chief Instructor
Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt)
Frank Roberto, Godan
Kathy Aguilar-Downing, Godan
Evolène Prémillieu, Yondan
Evolene Sensei trains & teaches at Denver Aikikai and is also a regular teacher at the One Dojo in Boulder.
David Ruttinger, Yondan
David Sensei trains & teaches at Denver Aikikai and also runs the Aikido Club at the School of Mines in Golden.
Mike Persoff, Sandan
Drew Fairbairn, Sandan
Don Cooper, Sandan
Gaia Marrs, Sandan
Gaia is the dojo cho, manager & mama-bear of Denver Aikikai. She also oversees the beginners program & classes.
Caitlin Ewing, Sandan
Alex Vongries, Nidan
Mark Bentley, Nidan
Jesse Hughes, Nidan
David Olcott, Nidan
Devin Gamundoy, Nidan
Morgan Lasky, Shodan
Nobu Horibe, Shodan
John Deagan, Shodan
Mike McIntyre, Shodan