Instructors

Rob Potter
Meirōkan Dojocho / Adult Ninja & OCR Instructor
Founder KW Aikido Inc.

Nidan, Yoshinkan Aikido (2nd Degree Black Belt)

Rob started Yoshinkan Aikido in 1995, and took a long break when local dojo closed.
Started again at Seidokan dojo in Georgetown, Aikido in 2012.
Tested Black Belt May 2016, and promoted to Nidan in May 2019.


Jake Hutter

Head Instructor, Aikido Kids

Sandan, Yoshinkan Aikido (3rd Degree Black Belt)

Jake started studying Yoshinkan Aikido in 2004 in Borden, Ontario.
He trained with clubs in Ottawa, Kitchener, and Guelph before joining Meirōkan Dojo.
He tested for Black Belt in March, 2007, 2nd Degree Black Belt in July, 2008.
Jake received his 3rd Degree Black Belt in June 2019.


Emily Potter
Personal Trainer
Co-owner, KW Aikido Inc.

Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist

Emily recently re-certified as a Personal Training Specialist, after taking a break to focus on her writing. She will be accepting new clients beginning in September 2021 – stay tuned for details on how to book a consultant!

Michel Landry

Head Instructor, MMA

Black Belt in Shotokan Karate
Founder of the Erindale Kickboxing Club
Trained in Muay Thai at Elite Thai Kickboxing in New Zealand
Trained in BJJ with Ian McWalter at the Calgary Grappling Academy
Head Instructor at Brown’s Martial Arts in Brampton
Head BJJ Instructor at Jabs Martial Arts in Brampton
Head Trainer for the Guardian Angels Calgary Chapter
7/3/0 in PKA Kickboxing
2/1 in MMA