Galen David, nidan, began practicing Aikido in 2001. He has studied with students of TK. Chiba, I. Shibata, S. Endo, and H. Ikeda, Shihans. He endeavors to carry the spirit of his teachers into his daily practice. Galen’s specific interests include partnered weapons practice, and learning to give dynamic, connected, ukemi to his training partners. Galen teaches adult afternoon and evening classes.