Wayne Brown, godan (5th Dan), began studying Aikido in 1967 under Ty Uno Sensei. In the 1970’s he began studying under Akira Tohei Shihan. He has also been influenced by Clyde Takeguchi Shihan and Gordon Sakamoto Shihan. Wayne has been a member of TCAC since 1976 and currently is the Chief Instructor for the morning classes.