Aikido Kokikai SNJ

Dennis Embert, 6th Dan
Founder: KOKIKAI SNJ,
Chief Instructor Aikido Kokikai SNJ
Regional Coordinator Kokikai International

Dennis Sensei started his martial arts training in Judo and Wrestling in 1968. From 1976 to 1979 he starting practicing Shito-ryu Karate. Feeling that Karate was more a matter of "beating one before one beats you" he left karate after 3 years. While getting his masters degree from Princeton University, he decided to try an Aikido class. This was an eye opening experience for Dennis Sensei. He found it possible to defend yourself with little effort regardless of the size or strength of his opponent.

Dennis Sensei began his training in Aikido at Princeton in 1983 under David Nachman Sensei, currently, Regional Coordinator for the Southwest United States.

In 1989, he accepted the position of chief instructor of the College of New Jersey (Trenton State College) Kokikai Aikido Club. While at Trenton State, he then had the opportunity to train with directly with Leon Brooks Sensei, 7th dan, the highest Kokikai Aikido Instructor in the United States for 6 years.

In 1990, he founded and was the Chief Instructor for the Lower Bucks Kokikai, which includes Lower Bucks Y Kokikai and Newtown Racquet Club Kokikai.

In 1996 Dennis Sensei moved to Cherry Hill and started Aikido Kokikai SNJ. First in St. Andrew's Church in Cherry Hill, at the Cherry Hill East High School, and in Somerdale, NJ. These clubs were finally consolidated into Aikido Kokikai Southern New Jersey, with the opening of our Marlton location in April of 1998.

In addition to his other training, Dennis Sensei trains directly with Kokikai-Ryu Aikido's founder, Sensei Shuji Maruyama, at camps, classes, and advanced seminars and in Japan. In addition, Maruyama Sensei visits Aikido Kokikai SNJ each time he returns to the United States.

In addition to being an Aikido Instructor, Dennis Sensei worked for the RCA David Sarnoff Research Center as a Research Engineer, at Environ at an Environmental Consultant and currently as a High School Teacher, teaching AP Chemistry and Honors Chemistry.

In 2003 he founded the Lindenwold High School Aikido Club with currently over 20 students, faculty and staff attending classes.

	AIKIDO KOKIKAI SNJ "Our goal is to develop your strongest state of excellence"
"minimum effort for maximum effect"	Dennis Embert Sensei, Chief Instructor
	. Dennis Embert, 6th Dan Founder: KOKIKAI SNJ, Chief Instructor Aikido Kokikai SNJ Regional Coordinator Kokikai International Dennis Sensei started his martial arts training in Judo and Wrestling in 1968. From 1976 to 1979 he starting practicing Shito-ryu Karate. Feeling that Karate was more a matter of "beating one before one beats you" he left karate after 3 years. While getting his masters degree from Princeton University, he decided to try an Aikido class. This was an eye opening experience for Dennis Sensei. He found it possible to defend yourself with little effort regardless of the size or strength of his opponent. Dennis Sensei began his training in Aikido at Princeton in 1983 under David Nachman Sensei, currently, Regional Coordinator for the Southwest United States. In 1989, he accepted the position of chief instructor of the College of New Jersey (Trenton State College) Kokikai Aikido Club. While at Trenton State, he then had the opportunity to train with directly with Leon Brooks Sensei, 7th dan, the highest Kokikai Aikido Instructor in the United States for 6 years. In 1990, he founded and was the Chief Instructor for the Lower Bucks Kokikai, which includes Lower Bucks Y Kokikai and Newtown Racquet Club Kokikai. In 1996 Dennis Sensei moved to Cherry Hill and started Aikido Kokikai SNJ. First in St. Andrew's Church in Cherry Hill, at the Cherry Hill East High School, and in Somerdale, NJ. These clubs were finally consolidated into Aikido Kokikai Southern New Jersey, with the opening of our Marlton location in April of 1998. In addition to his other training, Dennis Sensei trains directly with Kokikai-Ryu Aikido's founder, Sensei Shuji Maruyama, at camps, classes, and advanced seminars and in Japan. In addition, Maruyama Sensei visits Aikido Kokikai SNJ each time he returns to the United States. In addition to being an Aikido Instructor, Dennis Sensei worked for the RCA David Sarnoff Research Center as a Research Engineer, at Environ at an Environmental Consultant and currently as a High School Teacher, teaching AP Chemistry and Honors Chemistry. In 2003 he founded the Lindenwold High School Aikido Club with currently over 20 students, faculty and staff attending classes.

		.