Helmut Floss

Helmut Floss began his study of Aikido in 1991 at the Seattle School of Aikido, and subsequently moved to Two Cranes Aikido where he was the director of the children and teens program from 2000 to 2009.  Helmut holds the rank of yondan (4^th degree black belt) and recently returned to the Seattle School of Aikido.  He teaches children and adults and uses his experience and expertise to bring new vitality to the dojo's training programs.

In addition, Helmut holds the rank of sandan (3^rd degree black belt) in Aikibojitsu (long staff), and was awarded his instructor's license by Tom Read.  Helmut is also a student of Icho Ryu Aikibudo.