Monell Sensei founded the New York Aikido Alliance in 2005, and was also among the AWA’s founding dojo. He holds the rank of Rokudan (5th degree black belt) and was a member of the AWA’s Technical and Testing Committees. Monell sensei is an Emeritus Member of the AWA.

Along with a black belt in taekwondo, Monell Sensei brought to the mat over 25 years of law enforcement training with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Renat Sensei is the chief instructor and the dojo-cho of NYAA. He holds the rank of Shodan (4th degree black belt).

Maksim Sensei holds the rank of Sandan (3rd degree black belt).

Aleks Sensei holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt).