About Sensei Tan

Born in the Philippines where his Chinese father was stationed with the U.S. Army, Michael began learning martial arts at the age of three from his father. He has lived in the U.S. since 1975.

Sensei Tan served in the U.S. Marines, Force Reconnaissance where he received additional martial arts training and became an instructor in Aikido.

Sensei Tan has 40 years of experience in a variety of different art forms. He trained for fourteen years in Kung Fu and Karate, and twenty-five years in Aikido.

Sensei Tan, 5th Dan Aikido, teaches the Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu form of Aikido.

He has been twice nominated for induction into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

Sensei Tan has achieved 6th Dan in Aikido and 4th Dan in Kito Ryu (ground fighting).



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	About Sensei Tan Born in the Philippines where his Chinese father was stationed with the U.S. Army, Michael began learning martial arts at the age of three from his father. He has lived in the U.S. since 1975. Sensei Tan served in the U.S. Marines, Force Reconnaissance where he received additional martial arts training and became an instructor in Aikido. Sensei Tan has 40 years of experience in a variety of different art forms. He trained for fourteen years in Kung Fu and Karate, and twenty-five years in Aikido. Sensei Tan, 5th Dan Aikido, teaches the Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu form of Aikido. He has been twice nominated for induction into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Sensei Tan has achieved 6th Dan in Aikido and 4th Dan in Kito Ryu (ground fighting).
Last Update: 20 June 2008