Our instructors

Andrea Molle sensei serves as the founder and Dojo-cho (Chief Instructor) of OC Aiki Club, boasting over four decades of martial arts expertise. His journey commenced in 1983 with Judo, eventually expanding to encompass Aikido, Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, Kudo, and Filipino Martial Arts. Additionally, he is a dedicated student of Kenjutsu and Shurikenjutsu. Dr. Molle holds a PhD in Sociology and holds the position of Assistant Professor in Political Science at Chapman University, where he specializes in terrorism and security research. Proficient in English and Italian, with a working grasp of French and Japanese, Molle sensei embodies a wealth of knowledge and experience in both martial arts and academia.