A smiling woman with long red hair and a man with short hair and glasses, both smiling at the camera, in a busy indoor setting.
Two smiling men standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon with the canyon's layered rock formations in the background, one giving a thumbs-up.
Three smiling men taking a selfie on a bus with other passengers seated behind them.
Three martial artists in traditional uniforms standing together indoors, smiling, with a framed photo of a bearded man and a black bird painting in the background.

With over 20 years of experience as a marketing executive, Gerry brings valuable leadership and communication skills to his instruction. As a husband, father of three, and grandfather, he understands the challenges of balancing multiple responsibilities. His patient, nurturing teaching style emphasizes meeting students where they are and creating supportive learning environments. Drawing parallels between his passion for gardening and Aikido practice, Gerry believes in preparing the right conditions for growth rather than forcing it—helping students develop both martial arts skills and life skills that serve them in their careers, relationships, and personal endeavors.