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Lee Lavi Ramirez is the chief instructor at North Valley Aikikai.

She studies Aikido under the instruction of Shibata Shihan (master teacher), 7th Dan, chair of Aikido Un En Kai. Shibata Sensei is a direct disciple of Kisshomaru Ueshiba, son of the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, O'Sensei.

Lavi Ramirez is a graduate of Shibata Sensei's kenshusei (teacher training) program.

Lee Lavi Ramirez, 4th Dan, Shidoin, is a certified Aikido Un En Kai instructor.

Also teaching at North Valley Aikikai is Naomi Okuyama, 3rd Dan.