Bob Poresky, Shidoin, is chief instructor at Capital Aikikai of Syracuse, an extension of Capital Aikikai in Silver Spring, Maryland under the direction of Clyde Takeguchi, Shihan. He is also a member of the Capital Aikido Federation Directing Committee.Poresky Sensei has spent over 35 years teaching the principles and philosophies of the martial arts. He began his martial arts study in 1974. Poresky Sensei has studied several martial disciplines and currently holds yudansha ranks in aikido (4th dan), karate (6th dan), jujitsu, and iaido. He travels nationwide, working to empower individuals at home and at work, to develop awareness and to learn to protect themselves and others.