At Warrior’s Edge, we have a program dedicated to creating quality martial arts instructors. Students can participate in this elite program that showcases the skills to teach fun and informative classes in Aiki Ninjutsu, Warrior Women and the S.A.F.E. self-defense program.
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:
- Over 40 years training in the martial arts
- 8th Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
- 3rd Dan in To-Shin Do – Former Senior Instructor in Stephen K. Hayes’ Quest Organization
- 1st Dan Aikido under Sensei Johnny Tenegra
- 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.
- Has served as Defensive Tactics Instructor for Dupage County Court Services Probation Division, Kane County Court Services Probation Division, Kane County Juvenile Detention Center and A.T.F. special units – Chicago branch. Mr. Eichenberg is the current Defensive Tactics Instructor for Kendall and DeKalb County Services Probation Divisions and Naperville Central High School.
Sensei Michelle Shinsetsutoshi Eichenberg
Michelle is the Chief Instructor of the Warrior Women, S.A.F.E. and Ninja Rangers classes at Warrior’s Edge Martial Arts
Background:
- Over 20 years training in the martial arts
- 5th Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
- 2nd Dan in To-Shin Do under An-shu Stephen K. Hayes
- 1st Dan in Aikido under Sensei Johnny Tenegra
- Former Certified SKH Quest Instructor
Sensei Michael Kentoshi Botica
Certified Senior Instructor in the art of Aiki Ninjutsu
Background:
- 6th Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
Sensei Lee Wakarutoshi Scott
Certified Senior Instructor in the art of Aiki Ninjutsu
Background:
- 6th Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
- 2nd Dan in Isshinryu Karate
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Certified S.A.F.E. Instructor
Sensei Dan Meiyotoshi Beck
Certified Instructor in the art of Aiki Ninjutsu
Background:
- 4rd Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
Sensei Rhiannon Kakantoshi LaPointe
Certified Warrior Women Instructor
Background:
- 3rd Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
- 2nd Dan in To-Shin Do
Sensei Bob Rikoutoshi Grevin
Certified Instructor in the art of Aiki Ninjutsu
Background:
- 5th Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
- 2nd Dan in To-Shin Do under An-shu Stephen K. Hayes
- 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
Coach Marc Hogotoshi McGowan
Certified coach in the art of Aiki Ninjutsu
Background:
- 5th Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
- 2nd Dan in To-Shin Do under An-shu Stephen K. Hayes
- Deputy Black Belt in Kumdo
- Skilled in grappling and submission fighting
- CPR certified
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Coach Biz Hyzy
Certified Warrior Women Coach
Background:
- 2nd Dan in Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu
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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)
