 | Head instructor Paul Forhan began studying martial arts in 1965. He started his study of Aikido in 1990 at UTEP with Medina sensei. During the fall of 1990 Paul also began attending classes at the New York Aikikai, headquarters for the United States Aikido Federation, living at the dojo on a part time basis. This led to associations with numerous senior Federation instructors and a close working relationship with Yamada sensei, 8th Dan, Shihan. Paul currently holds the rank of Sandan and also, Fukushidoin, certified instructor and examiner, from the World Aikikai Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Traveling around the United States and the world to attend numerous seminars with senior Shihans, Paul, continues to study and practice at the New York Aikikai, while instructing full time at Aikido of El Paso. |
| Ed Marquez had a long history of participation with various self-defense arts, including boxing, karate and judo. His involvement with aikido began in 1987 at UTEP with Medina sensei. He became one of the founding members of Aikido of El Paso in the summer of 1996. The World Aikikai Headquarters, Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan through the United Sates Aikido Federation has awarded Ed his 3rd degree black belt.
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Jan 1931 - Sep 2006