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Nikolay Shustov, Dojocho, Instuctor
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Nikolay Shustov started Aikido training in 2000, in Goshinkan Aikido Dojo under Josh Nathan Sensei.
After Goshinkan Dojo was closed, for 3 years Nikolay was striving to
find place where he would be able to continue consistent Aikido
training.
Eventually, with blessing of Utada Kancho, Nikolay has undertaken the
task of establishing Boston Doshin Aiki Dojo in Boston, MA.
Since the opening of dojo in June 2015, along with enjoying learning
Aikido from Doshin Aiki Dojo instructors, Nikolay provides the logistics
for the dojo operations as well as helps teaching the beginners.
Besides Aikido, Nikolay holds USPA AFF Skydiving Coach rating and enjoys flying his wingsuite.
Nikolay Shustov currently holds the rank of 1st Kyu from the Aikido Association of North America. |
Cathryn Fassbender, Instructor
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Cathryn Fassbender began studying Aikido in 2009 at Temple University
under Utada Kancho.
She joined the Honbu Dojo in Philadelphia and
received her first (Sho-dan) and second degree (Ni-dan) black belts from
Utada Kancho while training there.
Cathryn has participated in Doshinkan
Aikido International demonstrations, demoed annually at the Philadelphia
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, and taught both adults and children
aikido in Philadelphia.
Her love for aikido stems from the
body-mind-spirit connection and the fostering of discipline and focus in
the martial art.
Outside of Aikido, Cathryn teaches at Brookline Music
School and enjoys backpacking and camping.
Canthryn Fassbender currently holds the rank of Ni-dan (2nd Degree) from the Aikido
Association of North America.
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Brian Cole, Visiting Instructor
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Brian Cole started Aikido training under Utada Kancho in 2000 teaching the accredited Aikido class at Temple University, PA for nine semesters whilst living at the Doshinkan Honbu Dojo.
Brian ran the Santa Fe Doshinkan Aikido Dojo in Santa Fe, NM before relocating back to the east coast.
Outside
of Aikido Brian works in the Scientific Software industry and enjoys
spending time with his family on outdoor activities.
Brian Cole currently holds the rank of San-dan (3rd Degree) from the Aikido
Association of North America. |
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