The following list shows those past members of the aikido club that were able to attain black belt level prior to leaving the university. Some continue to train and some have opened their own dojo. Please feel free to contact any of these individuals if you are interested in studying the fine art of aikido. We hope this list continues to grow.

 

Name

Aikido

Jodo

Date Left

Current Location

Current Dojo

John M. Usher

Rokyudan

Yondan

 

Starkville, MS

University Aikido Club

Pat Parker

Rokyudan

 

2002

Magnolia, MS

Mokurendo Dojo

John Kirby

Godan

 

1993 

Jefferson City, TN

 

Michael Denton

Godan

 

1994

Charlotte, NC

Wind of Change

James Reuster

Yondan

Nidan

1998

Edwards AFB, CA

 

Richard Minnis

Sandan

Shodan

 

Starkville, MS

University Aikido Club

Greg Henry Sandan   2003? Houston, TX Karl Geis Judo School

Glenn Brook

Nidan

 

2003

Chattanooga, TN

 

Melissa Brook

Nidan

 

2003

Chattanooga, TN

 
Patrick Waits Nidan   2008 Augusta, GA Hope to start one.

Matthew Albritton

Nidan

 

1998

Tupelo, MS

University Aikido Club

Chad Royston Nidan   2004 Houston, TX Karl Geis Judo School
Pat Kelly Shodan     Jackson, MS  

Lance Burton

Shodan

 

2000

Berkley, CA

 

Michael Davis

Shodan

 

1996

Nashville, TN

 

           

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