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Zach Nobel
Zach began his Aikido training with Jimmy Friedman Sensei at Suginami Aikikai. He soon became an uchi deshi there, where he taught and trained regularly. While at Sugniami Akikai, he had the honor of studying with a wide range of skilled instructors, including Hiroshi Kato Shihan and Cristian Tissier Shihan. Zach became a member of Portsmouth Aikido in 2013. He currently holds the rank of Yondan.
Ray Lefebvre
Ray began training with us in May of 2014 and earned his black belt in 2019. He is one of our most dedicated students, and has undoubtedly spent more days on the mat in the last five years than any other. In addition to his Aikido training, he holds a 3rd degree black belt in Kung Fu, studied Yang-style Tai Chi, and worked as a strength trainer at Michigan football. Ray currently holds the rank of nidan.