ABOUT THE SENSEI
James Richard Bartee, Jr. is the sensei and director of Aikido of Myrtle Beach, (www.aikidomyrtlebeach.com). Effective January 15, 2023, we became an independent dojo. Aikido Myrtle Beach was a member of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (www.asu.org), a federation of more than 125 dojos since 1993. EAs an independent dojo we focuse on effective martial training; specifically Budo, Aiki, Aikido, Daito-ryu Aiki-jujuitsu, Self-Defense, Defensive Tactics and Defensive Measures. In addition,this dojo also teaches Muso Jikiden Eishen-ryu laijutsu (combat sword) and was an official Jikishin-kai USA dojo under the guidance and instruction of Carl Long Hanshi for many years before becoming an independant dojo. You can learn more about Carl Long Hanshi and Muso Jikiden Eishen-ryu laijutsu (www.sakurabudokan.com. and KNBK.org). Currently, we train under the training and teachings of Dan Harden, who is a master of DEVELOPING INTERNAL POWER to enhance all styles of martial arts, health and classical movements. Review his website at www.bodyworkseminars.org.
Bartee Sensei is an honorably retired U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Senior Special Agent. He had the honor to be personally assigned to the duties of protecting President George Bush and his family, President Bill Clinton and his family, presidential candidates, and other visiting head of states. He was also involved in criminal investigations and intelligence investigations. He also was trained to conduct security surveys. USSS training was based on Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu. He became accomplished in this art primarily at the USSS.
In addition, Bartee Sensei is a certified USSS Fitness Coordinator. He was highly trained by the USSS in Defensive Tactics and Defensive Measures (based on Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu). He has a 5th Degree black belt in ASU Aikido, 3rd Degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, 1st degree blackbelt in Iaijutsu, 1st Degree black belt in Bando Karate, and accomplished in, Hapkido, and Wrestling. He is a 7th Degree black belt in Daito-ryu Aiki-jujitsu. OUR DOJO FOCUSES on EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES AND METHODS for SELF-DEEFENSE PURPORSES but still relaying on classical proven ways!
Bartee Sensei also routinely conducts his “Street Safe Seminar,” an eight hour self-defense class for the non-martial artist at colleges, universities, other educational institutions, public safety agencies, businesses, companies, organizations, groups, and individuals.
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