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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

Harrison Norm Sensei has been studying martial arts for over 45 years and teaching for 30 plus years. Harrison Sensei is the founder of Kokoro Aikibujutsu.

Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu

Sensei began his training in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Bokuyokan in April 2006 under the supervision of Tim Tung, Shoshi Shihan (9th Dan).

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.

Luke Waters (On Leave)

Sensei (Instructor)

1st Dan Black Belt Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu

Sensei Waters has been training with Harrison Sensei since 2022 and holds the rank of Black Belt in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu and Blue Belt (3rd Kyu) in Kobudo.

Sensei Waters is now preparing for her Nidan in fall of 2026.

Sensei Waters holds other various ranks in several martial arts including Muay Thai and Karate. Sensei Waters is an assistant instructor for the Junior Samurai, Samurai and Onna-Musha programs.

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.

Meet Our junior instructors

AIKI Canada Black Belts

Junior Black Belts

Jujutsu/Mixed Martial Arts

Francisco LP - Shodan-Ho
Harris L - Shodan-Ho
Jude C - Shodan-Ho
Haley L - Shodan-Ho
Mason M. - Shodan Ho
Karter V. - Shodan Ho

Preparing for Senior Black Belts Grading in 2026

Gino Tomaselli - Preparing Sandan April 2026
Sebastian Losada-Prieto - preparing for Shodan August 2026

Preparing for Junior Black Belts Grading in 2026

Ishita S. preparing for Shodan Ho March 2026
Alanna preparing for Shodan Ho March 2026
Harley preparing for Shodan Ho June 2026
Jasmya preparing for Shodan Ho June 2026
Thomas preparing for Shodan Ho October 2026
Carys preparing for Shodan Ho October 2026
Daivik preparing for Shodan Ho October 2026
Hamza preparing for Shodan Ho Nov/Dec 2026
Ryan preparing for Shodan Ho Nov/Dec 2026
Justin preparing for Shodan Ho Nov/Dec 2026
Yudhir preparing for Shodan Ho Nov/Dec 2026
Quintin preparing for Shodan Ho Nov/Dec 2026
Mia preparing for Shodan Ho Nov/Dec 2026

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Meet Our junior instructors

AIKI Canada Black Belts

​Junior Black Belts

Contact

Junior Black Belts