AYACT Instructor(s)

Our Code of Ethics:

Respect the rights and dignity of everyone. Treat everyone equally regardless of sex, background, race or religion
Ensure all members benefit and have a positive experience
Treat each member as an individual, develop their talent and help them obtain their goals
Be fair, considerate and honest with students
Be professional and accept responsibility for your actions. In language and manner, preparation and presentation. Display control, respect,dignity and professionalism to all. Encourage students to demonstrate the same qualities
Commit yourself to providing quality at all levels
Operate within the spirit of budo
Ensure physical contact is appropriate to the situation and necessary for student skill development
Refrain from any personal abuse or harassment towards students. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed to your students whilst in your care
Provide a safe training environment
Show caution and concern towards sick or injured students
Be a positive role model for society

Andrew Barnes and Tom Seeto at the beginning of their aikido journey receiving instructions from Inoue Kyoichi Sensei (10th degree black belt)

Instructor Profile

Tom Seeto Dojocho (dojo caretaker) – Nidan (2nd degree) black belt. Ph: 0477 689 448 From overseas: +61 477689448

Commenced training at Aikido Yoshinkai NSW, Sydney, in November 2005.
Opened AYACT with Andrew Barnes (currently off-the-mat) in May 2014.
Trained at Yoshinkai headquarters in Tokyo, and aikido dojo in Canada, Europe, Japan, Malaysia and USA.
Trained and/or attended seminars in karate, kendo, Wing Chun, hapkido and Target Focused Training.
Lived in Canberra since 1991.
Retired in 2012 to follow his passion in Yoshinkan Aikido.
Holds tertiary degrees in administration and OH&S.

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