Text Box: Dr. Aiello has practiced Japanese Budo (traditional martial arts) and zen philosophy since 1967.  In 1974, he established ShitoKan International.  In 1998, Dr. Aiello received Menkyo Kaiden in Isshin Ryu 一心流免許皆伝 from the Late Master Harold Long.  In 2002, he received Homyo (Dharma name), Shaku Tendo Shinshi 釈天道信士, from Ogui Koshin Sensei 小杭好臣総長, current Socho of Buddhist Church of America, as a Senior Dharma Leader.  Also, in 2003, ShitoKan Dojo was sanctioned as a Shibu (branch) zen dojo by Hirai Shoshu Jushoku 平井正修住職, Zensho An 全生庵 (temple), Japan.  Yamaoka Tesshu, swordsman, calligrapher and zen master, founded Zensho An in 1883.  Dr. Aiello continues to study Rinzai Zen under Hirai Jushoku and Nakagawa Kyudo Roshi 中川球童老師 of Ryutaku Ji 龍澤寺 , Shizuoka, Japan.  In the early 1990’s, Dr. Aiello wrote several books and produced a tape series on ShitoKan and Isshin Ryu from the Zen Perspective. He also hosted the 1st syndicated martial arts talk show in radio broadcast history dedicated to the academic scholastic revolution in martial arts. "Warrior Talk" aired for ten years from 1994 to 2004, producing over 700 shows including well over 200 in-depth interviews with well-known sensei, authors and professors of Asian culture spirituality and traditional martial arts. ShitoKan Hombu Dojo (Headquarters) is located in Clawson, Michigan, leading the instruction for the teachers of ShitoKan around the world.  Teaching at the Hombu Dojo is on a select semi-private basis to dedicated individuals.  Zen meditation and philosophy are also provided throughout the local community including Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Aiello is also a Doctor of Chiropractic, has a Ph.D in Health Science, and a Diplomate in Preventive Medicine. He practices at the Aiello Group, Royal Oak, Michigan. Aiello Group uses a unique Biomechanical approach called Orthokinetics for the treatment of low back, neck pain, and sports injuries for athletes and performance-oriented individuals. Link to: Aiello Group ZenshoAnUSA  

 

 

Dr. Aiello

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home