Steven Miranda, Founder & Chief Instructor

The founder and chief instructor of Aikido Yoshinkan Sacramento is Mr. Steven Miranda. Steven began his study of Aikido Yoshinkai in September 1982 under the direction of Mits Yamashita Sensei, 7th dan Shihan of the Sanbukan Dojo in Long Beach, CA. Steven first met Yamashita Sensei at El Camino Community College in Torrance, California and trained at Sanbukan until his move to the Sacramento region in 1998. In June of 1999, he established Aikido Yoshinkan Sacramento and in March of 2000, registered the dojo under the name Seikeikan with the Aikido Yoshinkai Foundation. The dojo was given the name Seikeikan by Terada Kiyoyuki Hanshi, 10th dan.

In July of 2000, Steven began the second phase of his journey under the direction of Amos L. Parker, 9th dan Shihan. Steven had the opportunity to travel throughout North America and the Middle East with Parker Shihan and hosted him every year for intensive instructor level training. Steven has made a number of trips to Japan to particpate in enbutaikai's and training sessions with the top Japanese instructors.

In October of 2017, Steven was promoted to 7th dan and received the title of Aikido Yoshinkan Shihan from the Aikido Yoshinkai grading committee. Like Parker Shihan, Steven makes himself available to dojo's needing or wanting some extra help and who may not be able to afford to bring instructor's from Japan out or to travel. This includes schools curious on the Yoshinkan way. Contact the dojo for more information.

Dojo Instructors


Paul Wright, 3rd DAN

Paul began his training in Yoshinkan Aikido in January of 2004. Paul achieved his 1st DAN in December of 2006, 2nd DAN in 2008 and 3rd DAN in August 2014. In addition to Aikido, Paul holds a black belt in Kenpo Karate and is an avid hockey player. Paul holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Sacramento. Paul has been an instrumental part of the dojo and has attended numerous clinic's with Amos Parker Shihan in the US and Canada and has trained in Japan. Paul holds a level 4 instructor certification from the AYF honbu dojo giving him grading authority to Shodan, first degree black belt.

Kelly Williams, 3rd DAN

Kelly became a part of the Seikeikan family in October of 2011 when she signed up her son for classes. In February of 2012, she helped launch our family class which started her own personal journey in Aikido Yoshinkai. With a degree in dance from BYU, a dance instructor, Physical Education teacher and a lover of Yoga, she quickly grasped the concepts of Aikido and has been able to instill the same in others. Kelly has taken an active roll in teaching the youth students and preparing them for their first examinations. In the adult class, she assists in working with the high school students as well as the adults. She is dedicated to her own training and has participated in all Seikeikan seminars. Kelly has travelled with the dojo to attend and assist at seminars and demo's around the US and was part of the dojo delegation that traveled to Japan in 2015 where she participated in a joint demonstration at the US Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. Kelly was test for and passed her 3rd degree black black in January 2020 and elevated to level 4 instrustor.

Melodi McAdams, 2nd DAN

Melodi began her training in Aikido Yoshinkai in February of 2013 and has quickly advanced through the ranks. As part of her own development, Melodi started taking an active roll working with the youth and teens in 2014 and has earned the respect of all the students, parents and instructors. Melodi is dedicated to her training and has attend all Seikeikan seminars. Melodi has travelled with the dojo to attend and assist at seminars and demo's around the US and was part of a dojo delegation that traveled to Japan in 2015 where she participated in a joint demonstration at the US Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan and Kyoto Japan in 2019. Melodi was tested for and passed her 2nd degree black belt in November 2019 and elevated to level 5 instructor.

Amos Lee. Parker, Technical Advisor (1936~2013)

The chief technical advisor and mentor to the Seikeikan dojo was Amos Lee Parker, 9th DAN Shihan. Parker Sensei graciously accepted his first invitation to Orangevale in July of 2000 at which time he accepted Miranda Sensei as his student. Since this time, Parker Sensei has made yearly visits to the Seikeikan dojo to teach and refine the techniques being taught and practiced. In addition to his yearly visit(s), members of the Seikeikan dojo have also traveled to Canada, San Diego, Houston and Indianapolis to continue their training under the watchful eye of Parker Sensei. In August of 2013, Parker Shihan passed away at the age of 77 at his home in Houston, Texas.

Other Instructor's

Life at times interrupts training and causes students and instructors to have to take a break from their training. Work, health, Military Service, college, among them. Here at Seikeikan we have such instructors who, while are not practicing full time, continue to be devoted to the dojo. We are grateful for their continued support.