The Warrior’s Edge Martial Arts has a program dedicated to creating quality martial arts instructors.  Students can elect to participate in this elite program that showcases the skills necessary for passing on the 900 year old martial arts techniques and traditions.

Kancho Michael Jutoshi Eichenberg

Michael is the Owner of Warrior's Edge Martial Arts; Head of Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu and Co-Founder of PAPA Aikido USA.
 
Background:

• 30 years training in the martial arts
• 6th Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
• 5th Dan in Jizaikan Aiki Ninjutsu
• 3rd Dan in To-Shin Do - Senior Instructor in Stephen K. Hayes’ Quest Organization
• Awarded title of Kan-cho, "Head of the Organization" for the Jizaikan in 2008
• Formed the Banzenkan "Organization of Perfection and Flawlessness" in 2011
• Co-Founder of PAPA Aikido USA
• Graduate of ESI (Executive Security International). One of the top rated bodyguard schools in the US.
• Served as a member of an elite executive protection detail and as an in-house SWAT team member at a nuclear facility
• Former United States Marine Corps Security Force Team Member and Marksmanship Instructor
• Developed S.A.F.E. (Safety Awareness Fundamental Education) self-defense program for middle school, high school and college students as well as professionals in law enforcement, security, medical, retail and restaurant fields.
• Defensive Tactics Instructor for ISA Executive Protection Academy
• Has served as Defensive Tactics Instructor for Dupage County Court Services Probation Division, Kane County Court Services Probation Division, Kane County Juvenile Detention Center, A.T.F. special units - Chicago branch, and Naperville Central High School.

Sensei Michelle Shinsetsutoshi Eichenberg 

Michelle is an instructor who also teaches the Warrior Women Program, S.A.F.E. Self-Defense workshops and the Ninja Rangers classes.
 
Background:

• 3rd Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
• 2nd Dan in Jizaikan Aiki Ninjutsu
• 2nd Dan in To-Shin Do
• Former Certified SKH Quest Instructor
• Certified Aiki Ninjutsu Instructor

Sensei Michael Kentoshi Botica

Certified Assistant Instructor

Background:

• 3rd Degree Black Belt Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu

Sensei Bob Rikoutoshi Grevin

Certified Assistant Instructor

Background:

• 3rd Degree Black Belt Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
• 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

Sensei Vance Chotoshi Richards

Certified Assistant Instructor
 
Background:

• Over 40 years martial arts experience
• 3rd Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
• 3rd Dan in Jizaikan Aiki Ninjutsu
• 4th Dan in To-Shin Do
• 2nd Dan in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu
• Former Certified SKH Quest Instructor

Sensei Lee Wakarutoshi Scott

Certified Assistant Instructor

Background:

• 3rd Degree Black Belt in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
• 2nd Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate

Sensei Johnny Tenegra

PAPA Aikido and PAPA Aikido USA Founder and Senior Chief Instructor
 
Background:

• Started practicing Aikido at a young age
• He has been an Aikido instructor for a long time
• For more information on Sensei Johnny Tenegra please click on of the links below:

             
Sensei Tenegra
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Johnny Tenegra Aikido

Jeffrey Gregorec, USMC Retired

Tactical Firearms Instructor

Background:

• Vice President – Safer USA - Tactical & Advanced Training
• 18yrs USMC Special Forces (combat experience)
• 5yrs Senior Instructor Special Operations Training Group
  Taught: Close Quarter Battle, Urban Sniper,Breaching (mechanical, ballistic, explosive,thermal)
• NRA Instructor: Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun
• Instructor: Tactical Pistol, Tactical Rifle; Long Range Rifle
• Member: National Rifle Association & Illinois State Rifle Association
• NRA Range Safety Officer
• Executive Protection Specialist
• IDFPR Instructor: Semi Auto, Revolver, Rifle, Shotgun
• 40hr Certified Firearm Instructor (PERC, FCC)