Our instructor
Erwin Lares started aikido in 1994 with Emmanuel Herzog shihan and Nelson Requena shihan in Caracas, Venezuela. After relocating to the Midwest in 2002, he rediscovered aikido, first with Von Glockner sensei in Rockford, IL, and finally with Leonard sensei in Harvard, IL, with whom he has trained for the last 15 years.
Over the years, Lares sensei has traveled extensively to various dojos and organizations to train with different aikido practitioners. He is dedicated to improving his skills and gaining new experiences by embracing the lessons offered by diverse people and perspectives.
Lares sensei holds a 3rd degree black belt from Hombu Dojo, Japan.
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