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Laura Holmes brings her organization and logistical skills to the AWMAI as the Event Co-ordinator. Her years of dealing in commodities trading and international logistics contribute not only to the running of AWMAI’s annual training camp but also to other events that the organization participates in. She is currently employed as a Trading Assistant and International Logistics Co-ordinator in a brokerage firm in Toronto.

Sensei/Guro Holmes has been training in the martial arts since 1989 and now runs two schools, Aikido Sandokai – traditional Aikido, and Combat Science – traditional Arnis/Kali/Escrima. She has always been active in supporting and participating in International and National Competition with WEKAF’s world full contact stick fighting championships. She also is an active member of the OAF, CAF, and the IAF (Ontario Aikido Federation, Canadian Aikido Federation, and International Aikido Federation). This tradition has continued through her school’s demonstrations and seminars to promote the martial arts.

Laura holds both her Red Cross and CPR courses. She holds seminars for various groups, including the corporate world, stressing self defense, skill building, and other courses moving towards building confidence. She also participates by helping others through outreach programs for people from all walks of life. Laura attained the rank of Reiki Master and offers not only holistic treatment in Reiki but teaches all levels of Reiki to people of all walks of life.

She actively participates and teaches at national camps and seminars such as ST and the NWMAF, PAWMA and AWMAI’s annual conference. She is also an active member and supporter of these groups.