Snake River Aikido Instructors
Aikido classes are taught by Mike Cardwell chief instuctor, Leroy Cole, and Krista Sensei, under the direction of Bill Plank Sensei, Rokudan (6th degree black belt).
Michael Cardwell - Sandan (3nd degree blackbelt)
Michael Cardwell started his training in Aikido under Frank Roberto Sensei at Eastern Idaho Technical College in 1999. He trained under Roberto Sensei for the next 13 years, and in 2010 became the first student at Snake River Aikido to earn their blackbelt directly from Roberto Sensei. In 2012 Mike assumed the role as Dojo Cho of Snake River Aikido, after Roberto Sensei moved out of state for his job.
In 2022 Mike received his Sandan from Clyde Takaguchi Sensei. He is currently the chief instructor at Snake River Aikido. Mike was married in 2011 and lives near Idaho Falls with his family, dog and many cats.
