The Madison Traditional Japanese Sword Arts School has three Kyoshi (licenced teachers) that teach in Madison on a regular basis. Our Chief Instructor, Sugawara Sensei is from Tokyo, Japan. Sugawara Sensei visits the United States annually to present workshops in Katori Shinto-ryu and Aikido and incorporates a week long stop in Madison as a part of his annual visits. Mark Jones Sensei from Napa, California is the Senior US Instructor. Jones Sensei also makes annual visits to Madison to present workshops in Katori Shinto-ryu and Aikido. Chief Instructor: Sugawara Sensei (Tokyo, Japan) Senior US Instructor: Mark Jones Sensei (Napa, California) Kyoshi (Licensed Teachers) (Madison and Surrounding Area) Jeff Hempel Sensei (Madison, WI) Don MaGee Sensei (Madison, WI) Mark Bissen Sensei (Madison, WI) Bio Coming Soon! Kurt Lifka Sensei (Substitute Teacher from Iowa County Aikido) Russ Bodner Sensei (Westwind Center - Aikido and Katori Dojo)