Colin Gold Sensei, Instructor – Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)

Colin Gold Sensei began training in Aikido at the outset of the Covid Pandemic at West Linn Dojo. After 4 years of dedicated training at West Linn dojo, Colin earned the rank of 1st degree blackbelt (Shodan) in Aikido from 8th Dan Calvin Tabata Sensei, Chief Instructor of the Northwest Ki Federation. Gold Sensei has also earned the rank of Jokyu in Ki Development from Paul Ward Sensei of West Linn Dojo. 

Acupuncture Professional

In addition to his training with the Oregon Ki Society, Colin Gold Sensei has been an acupuncturist for the last 11 years. He has a clinical doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine and works as an acupuncturist at OHSU’s Pain Clinic. Gold Sensei holds a graduate certificate in clinical research from OHSU. Through his training in traditional Chinese medicine, he brings a deep wealth of experience in mind & body coordination to the students of West Linn Dojo.

Multi-Discipline Martial Artist

Prior to studying Aikido, Gold Sensei studied Tae Kwon Do for 15 years, earning his 2nd degree blackbelt and serving as an instructor. With this deep knowledge of different martial art approaches, he offers a unique perspective on using Aikido outside the dojo against other training techniques.

Married Louisianian with deep connections to Japan

Colin Gold Sensei is originally from New Orleans and moved to Portland in 2010 to study Chinese Medicine. He met his Japanese wife Shiori in Portland (where she works for the Oregon Justice Department). They have been married for the last 7 years. Gold Sensei and Shiori frequently return to Japan to visit her family and to reconnect with her home country.

My Goal

Colin Gold Sensei’s goal is to bring the teachings of Tohei Sensei and the enjoyment of Ki-Aikido to the local residents of West Linn. He hopes to combine his Aikido with his formal education in Chinese medicine to offer the students of West Linn dojo a wholistic approach to better health through combined eastern concepts.