Expertise:  I can answer any question relating to Ki Society (Shin Shin Toitsu) Aikido and to the application of Aikido towards defence in real-world hostile/violent encounters. I certainly don't have all the answers, but I believe strongly in research and will study all answers before replying.

Experience in the area
I have studied the Martial Arts for a little more than 25 years. Barring an all-too-brief but enjoyable foray into Tai Chi, my studies have been restricted to Japanese arts and Canadian Forces Unarmed Combat; a course I both taught and employed for several years. I am a retired soldier (Infantry) and veteran peacekeeper, with several tours of duty. I have also served as a security guard, bodyguard, repo man and bouncer - jobs which involve a high degree of risk for little personal gain. I teach Aikido, formerly as Sempai, now as Sensei of my own school here in Westerose. Many of my students are cops, soldiers and EMTs, who come to me because of my experience in dealing with violence and high-risk situations. I'm currently writing my first book on the subject which (at the rate I'm going) ought to be on shelves sometime this millenium. :)

Organizations
I am proud to be a member-in-absentia of the Ki Society. I have not yet taken the plunge and formally aligned my dojo - Great Wave Aikido - with the Ki Society; that will come once the school is firmly established. I also hold a CTM designation with Toastmasters International.

Education/Credentials
My formal education is limited to high school and post-secondary technical training (I hold my journeyman's papers as an offset printer). Despite that I have an insatiable curiosity and spend my meagre quiet hours studying a variety of subjects; from physical science, to saurian palaeontology (a subject that has fascinated me since I was 10) to my personal favourite, ancient history and mythology.

Awards and Honors
Well...I'm still alive, if that counts. There is no competition (barring Taigi) in Ki-Aikido, no trophys. Most of my life has been spent getting in, doing the job and getting out again in mostly one piece. Any further awards - such as decorations recieved in the line of duty - are strictly personal, and not discussed. Sorry. :)