BACKGROUND

Ray Feliciano, a 3rd degree black belt, is the Chief Instructor of Pasadena Aikikai.  He began his training in 1988 at Pasadena Aikikai.  Shihan Francis Takahashi awarded him both shodan & nidan certificates (1st & 2nd degree black belt, respectively).  Feliciano Sensei received his sandan certificate (3rd degree) from Shihan Yamada.

In the past, Feliciano Sensei trained in Shotokan karate and other styles of aikido.  Currently, he also practices and holds a black belt in Shorinji Kempo.

He attends UNITED STATES AIKIDO FEDERATION seminars throughout the year to enrich his aikido skills continually.

PHILOSOPHY

Feliciano Sensei’s approach in martial arts is to delve into learning and addressing issues that stem from juho  and goho aspects as well as groundwork.  Juho usually refers to joint locks and throwing; whereas, Goho refers to striking arts.