Chicago Aikikai Instructor Profiles: Marsha Turner (6th dan), Chief Instructor and Dojo-cho

Marsha Turner is Chief Instructor and Dojo-cho (director) of Chicago Aikikai, the city's oldest dojo (school) for the Japanese martial art of aikido. Assuming leadership in 2012, Turner brings more than 37 years of training under such notable instructors as Mitsugi Saotome, Shihan (Master Instructor) and founder of the Aikikai's parent organization Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU), and her predecessor, late Chief Instructor Kevin Choate. A former student of ballet and other forms of dance, as well as fencing, Turner is noted for her detail-oriented instruction and proficiency in such areas as traditional Japanese weapons work. In addition to regular classes at the Aikikai, Turner has guest instructed at Winter Term at Oberlin College, the ASU Winter Intensive, and the Midwest Bridge Seminar. For more information, visit www.chicagoaikikai.org or e-mail [e-mail].

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[@karenvalencic]

Sensei Marsha Turner is a fantastic teacher! Thank you for putting this together and sharing!

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I really enjoyed your presentation.

[@ChicagoRonin]

I have known Marsha Turner Sensei since my early days in aikido, and she was and shall always remain one of my most steadfast and inspirational role models.