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Robert Baxter

Robert Baxter was born in Boise and graduated from BSU, where he first studied aikido from 1967.  After receiving his teaching certificate, he taught in Seattle in the 70s, studied aikido from a master, and started the Bellevue Aikido Dojo. In 1980, he moved to Japan, and studied various arts at the world headquarters for decades.  He taught aikido at the Tokyo YMCA 1981-85.  In the late 80s he briefly returned to Boise, and taught at the BSU Aikido Club, AMAS aikido, Community Schools, and children’s aikido at childcare centers.  He also established the BSU Kendo Club and the International Cultural Exchange in Boise. 

Then he lived, studied, and taught aikido in Tokyo until 2014 when he returned to Boise.  He hopes to pass on the concepts of inner strength and harmony to children, adults, and seniors, as taught in Japan by Koichi Tohei Sensei.