Andrew Leitch
CEO and Chief Instructor
With a background in Judo, Brazilian Jujutsu, and traditional Chinese martial arts, in 2008 Andrew began practicing Aikido in Canada. Lead by his passion for the art, he moved to Japan in 2013 at which time he began attending classes at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. Since then, he has been regularly attending the classes of Doshu, the grandson of the founder of Aikido. He currently holds a 3rd Dan certification from the Aikikai World Headquarte
In 2014 he began teaching Aikido at international schools in Tokyo part-time and then full-time from 2016. He was the technical director for an Aikido dojo operating in international schools, redesigning their program to a “learning through fun” model. With extensive swimming and first aid instructor training through the Red Cross, his method of teaching seeks to maximize both fun and skill development in a coordinated manner, with strong focus on safety. Planning and classroom organization are the pillars of his teaching method and allows the students’ enjoyment and technical progression to be enhanced. In order to have a fun class, the teachers too must be having fun, and Andrew’s light hearted and friendly approach to learning allows adults and children of all levels of skill and commitment to enjoy his classes.
Genta Iteya
Instructor
Genta Iteya (5th Dan) is teaching Judo after graduating university. He has experiences in Panama by JICA Project, in several Japanese high schools as a PE teacher and private seminars in South and Centro America.
He had competed in national level in Japan in the age of university and now he is investigating Kata and got 2nd place in national championship in last year. Also he does demonstration in Nippon Budokan.
From 2023, he found a chance to teach judo to elementary kids and joined Absolute Judo.