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Sensei Michael Zartman

Chief Instructor, Three Streams Dojo
Godan (5th Degree Black Belt), Aiki-Budo Bujutsu
Yondan (4th Degree Black Belt), Goshin Aikijujutsu
Yondan (4th Degree Black Belt), Aikido
Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt), Daito Ryu Aikibudo
2nd Level/Edged Weapons, Valencia Lameco Eskrima

Martial Arts Experience:

  • 1977 to June 1980 – Studied Aikido at Oberlin College. Promoted to Nikyu (2nd Grade) in Aikido by Mitsugi Saotome Shihan and Frank Hreha Shihan.
  • Subsequently – Studied Aikido at Tenshin Dojo with Haruo Matsuoka Shihan (late 1980’s), and later at the Cleveland Aikikai (mid-1990’s).
  • 2004 to 2006 – Studied Aikido with Liam Eddy Sensei.
  • Starting in 2006, Studied Aikido and Goshin Aikijujutsu with Vladimir Soroka Shihan and Liam Eddy Sensei.
  • April 2006 – Promoted to Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Aikido by Vladimir Soroka Shihan and Liam Eddy Sensei.
  • June 2007 – Appointed Assistant Instructor to Three Streams Dojo by Vladimir Soroka Shihan and Liam Eddy Sensei.
  • 2007 to 2008 – Assistant Instructor of the Kent State University Aikido Club.
  • January 2009 – Promoted to Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Aikido by Vladimir Soroka Shihan and Liam Eddy Sensei.
  • Starting in May 2009, Studied Daito Ryu Aikibudo with Antonino Certa Shihan and Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • Starting in October 2009, Studied Valencia Lameco Eskrima with Guro Felix Valencia and Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • March 2012 – Appointed Instructor to Three Streams Dojo by Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • October 2012 – Appointed Fukushidoin (Assistant Instructor) to the European Daito Kai(now Daitokai International) by Antonino Certa Shihan.
  • November 2012 – Promoted to 2nd Level/Edged Weapons in Valencia Lameco Eskrima by Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • May 2013 – Promoted to Ikkyu (1st Grade) in Daito Ryu Aikibudo by Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • November 2013 — Promoted to Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Daito Ryu Aikibudo by Antonino Certa Shihan.
  • December 2013 – Promoted to Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Goshin Aikijujutsu by Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • December 2013 — Promoted to Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Aikido by Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • March 2018 — Promoted to Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Daito Ryu Aikibudo by Antonino Certa Shihan.
  • January 2019 — Appointed Shidoin (Instructor) to the Daitokai International by Antonino Certa Shihan and Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • August 2019 — Promoted to Yondan (4th Degree Black Belt) in Goshin Aikijujutsu by Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • August 2019 — Promoted to Yondan (4th Degree Black Belt) in Aikido by Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • August 2019 — Promoted to Godan (5th Degree Black Belt) in Aiki-Budo Bujutsu by Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • January 2020 — Resigned as Shidoin (Instructor) from the Daitokai International. (no current affiliation)
  • November 2021 — Appointed Chief Instructor of Three Streams Dojo by Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
  • November 2021 — Granted honorary title of Renshi (Polished Instructor) of Three Streams Dojo by Vladimir Soroka Shihan.
Kids Martial Arts near 2700 Aurora Rd, Twinsburg

Andrew Spaner

This place is great for teaching martial arts to all ages, but we specifically have a 4 year old and I love that teach respect. Addy works very closely with my daughter to ensure she's not left out of any moves and I love when my daughter calls her ma'am and shows her respect. It's something we're working on at home and it helps to have this place to help!
Kids Martial Arts near 2700 Aurora Rd, Twinsburg

South Franklin Circle Senior Community

South Franklin Circle invited Tim Loomis of The Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense to conduct a Senior Self-Defense Lecture/Seminar.  To my surprise we had an excellent turn out. The high attendance led me to believe that seniors, really wanted to be proactive about their safety and wanted to learn ways to help themselves. Tim tailored the class to meet the needs of the senior population. He taught them simple self defense techniques and strategies, in a basic and understandable way. He packed in so much useful information into the session. I would highly recommend this class to all senior communities.

 

Resident Dot Bambach, “ What a great instructor! Tim gave us some very practical advice for people our age. I learned some really good strategies for preventing an attack from occurring in the first place."

 

Resident Gil Myers, “Tim was interactive and really knows his business.”

 

Darleene Kash

Director of Programming/Member Services

South Franklin Circle, A Judson Community

Kids Martial Arts near 2700 Aurora Rd, Twinsburg

Laura S.

I decided to give Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense a try after a suggestion from a friend (two years ago!) to try Tai Chi as a way to explore a physical form of meditation. And, I am very pleased I did! The staff have the perfect combination of experience, skill and patience. The atmosphere is welcoming, even to people that have never set foot in a dojo! The others students are also very encouraging, which helps me as a strong introvert. I love the family-centered approach as well! I kind of wish I hadn’t waited so long, but when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Peace!

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