Rich Feight-sensei (right) began studying Aikido at Lansing Community College in 1992. His rank is a jyokyu jun-nidan, received in June 2026. He currently teaches at Michigan State University. He previously taught at Lansing Community College and Spartan Youth Aikido.

Joe Petroff-san (left) began studying Aikido at Michigan State University in 2006. His rank is jun-shodan (black belt). He currently teaches at  Michigan State University. He previously taught at Spartan Youth Aikido.