


MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Get to know a little bit about each of our awesome instructors.

Norm Harrison
President & Head Instructor
Hanshi (Grand Master)
9th Dan Black Belt Kokoro Aikibujujutsu
5th Dan Black Belt Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu
3rd Dan Black Belt Jujutsu
1st Dan Black Belt Karate
1st Dan Black Belt Hapkido
Weapons Instructor
Pressure-Point Instructor

Gino Tomaselli
Sensei (Instructor) and Dojo-Cho (General Manager)
2nd Dan Black Belt Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu
1st Dan Black Belt Kobudo
2nd Dan Black Belt Jodo
1st Dan Black Belt Iaido
Sensei Tomaselli has been training with Harrison Sensei since 2021. Dojo-Cho is currently working on his Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu in April 2026.
Dojo-Cho Tomaselli is also a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and holds other various ranks in several martial arts including Jodo and Iaido. Gino is an assistant instructor for the Junior Samurai, Samurai and Onna-Musha and Kobudo programs.
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Liz Skidmore
Sensei (Instructor) and Dojo-Cho (General Manager)
1st Dan Black Belt Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu
Sensei Skidmore has been training with Harrison Sensei since she was 14 yrs old and holds the rank of Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu.
Sensei skidmore is an assistant instructor for the Junior Samurai and Onna-Musha programs.
Sensei Skidmore is now preparing for her Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu in fall of 2026.

Lisa Prieto
Sensei (Instructor)
1st Dan Black Belt Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu
Sensei Prieto has been training with Harrison Sensei since 2022 and holds the rank of Black Belt in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu and Purple Belt (2nd Kyu) in Kobudo.
Sensei Prieto is now preparing for her Nidan in fall of 2026.
Sensei Prieto is an assistant instructor for the Junior Samurai and Onna-Musha and Samurai programs.
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Sebastian Losada-Prieto
O'Sempai Losada-Prieto has been training with Harrison Sensei since 2022 and holds the rank of Brown Belt (1st Kyu) in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu. Sempai Losada-Prieto is an assistant instructor for the Dragon Kids and Junior Samurai. O'Sempai Losada-Prieto holds other various ranks in several martial arts including Muay Thai and grappling.
Sebastian is now preparing for his Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu in the summer of 2026.
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Jessica Van Ginkel
Social Media, Merchandising & Administration
Jessica manages the dojo's social media and merchandising, helping promote events, highlight student achievements, and keep the dojo's brand strong. From creating engaging content to organizing apparel and gear, she plays a key role in building community both online and in the dojo.
Jessica is also currently a student in our Kobudo class.
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Shannon Watson
Sales and Administration - Sales Ninja
Shannon is the dojo’s Sales Ninja, helping families confidently begin their martial arts journey at Aiki Canada Martial Arts. With sharp instincts, a friendly approach, and zero pressure, she makes sure every student and parent feels informed, welcomed, and excited to be part of our dojo community.
Shannon is also currently a student in our Gendai Bushi and Onna-Musha classes.
AIKI Canada Black Belts
Preparing for Senior Black Belts Grading in 2026
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Gino Tomaselli - Preparing Sandan April 2026
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Sebastian Losada-Prieto - preparing for Shodan August 2026
