Instructor Profile: Sensei Al Kilgore

The word Sensei means "one who has gone before" In this world of proclaimed Masters, Sensei Kilgore serves as a mere guide along a path, one that he has been actively on for the past 27 years at the time of this writing. In his dojo, the focus of the training is on applied kenjutsu. With his base style of Shinkage Ryu, Sensei Kilgore brings the student along a vibrant, living path of spirited training and introspective understanding of what it means to be a swordsman in this age. His students embody the spirit and the path. The dedication to training and the patient guidance he offers makes him one of the best in his field.