Ven Sensei, Head Instructor, has been training in the Martial Arts for over 35 years. He is a certified 5th Degree (godan) Black Belt in aikido, and also holds a 4th Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 3rd Dan in Hapkido and a 2nd Dan in Tang Soo Do. In addition to his extensive Martial Arts knowledge, Vennero Sensei has been training in Hatha Yoga and Qigong since 1988 and he incorporates those disciplines into his classes.
He has trained with many Japanese Aikido Masters who are direct students of O’ Sensei. He has also trained with many highly skilled Korean Masters of Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. He continues to attend seminars in order to expand his knowledge and sharpen his skills.
Ven Sensei began teaching in 1983 in Connecticut, and moved to Pennsylvania in 1992. Besides classes at the Aikido of Scranton dojo, he has also taught at various locations in the greater Scranton area, including Penn State Worthington Campus in Dunmore, Inner Harmony Wellness Center in Clarks Summit, and Boscov’s Campus of Courses.