On behalf of Yamada Sensei and the USAF, this is to announce that Aikikai has approved the 2013 appointment of Shihan to the following instructors:
- Raymond Farinato Shihan, Aikido of Fairfield County
- Irvin Faust Shihan, Albany Aikido
- Douglas Firestone Shihan, Aikido of Westchester
- Dermot McDonald Shihan, Aikido Institute of Newfoundland
- Charles McGinnis Shihan, Aikido of Cincinnati
- Edward Peteroy Shihan, USAF Academy Aikido Club
- Joel Posluns Shihan, North Vancouver Aikikai
- Robert Saad Shihan, Aikido de la Montagne
- Frank Wong Shihan, Aikido Curacao
A sincere congratulations to all.
