Our Instructors

Soke John Williams of Moncton Canada founded The World Head Founders / Head Families Council or W.H.C. in 1987. This international organization under the leadership of Soke Williams has established a network of prominent Martial Artists and distinguished grand masters of many different Martial Arts Disciplines. Over the years, Soke Williams has received countless awards, citations, certificates, and titles. He has held many respected and diverse positions as a highly acclaimed Martial Artist, Instructor, Martial Arts Professional and Competitive Athlete. Some of his more recent accomplishments include:

• In 1996, he was appointed as a Professor for the Japan Cyber College.
• In 1996, he opened his first Shinto shrine in Canada.
• In 1996, he renamed his system of Daito-Ryu to the Saigo-Ha Takeda-Ryu Aikibudo. He teaches Shinto-Ryu and Saigo-Ha Takeda-Ryu Aikijujutsu/ Aikibudo
• In 1997, he opened his first Shinto shrine in the USA.
• In 1997, he founded the International Saigo Ha Takeda-Ryu Aikibudo Association.