Andrew Dendariarena

Andrew Dendariarena is a personal disciple of Somucho Takase Michio, the current head of the Renshinkan Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu organization. Andrew Dendariarena was awarded the title of Kancho Dairi (acting director) of the Renshinkan organization by Takase Sensei in January of this year, during his visit to Japan. He is currently the highest-ranking practitioner of Renshinkan Daito-ryu in the United States and the only licensed instructor in New York. Aside from his Daito Ryu training, Andrew is currently ranked as 15th Dan, Daishihan in the art of Bujinkan Ninjutsu, and travels once a year to Japan to continue his studies. Andrew has over 35 years of martial arts experience.