Yu-Chen Shen

4th Dan • Aikido of San Jose Instructor

San Jose, California

Yu-Chen Shen Sensei began her studies in Chicago, Illinois and has been training with Jack Wada Sensei since 1999.  She currently holds the rank of 4th degree black belt (yon-dan).  She shares teaching responsibilities for Saturday noon class with Harry Concepcion Sensei.

Yu-Chen enjoys the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of  Aikido.  She finds that Aikido's philosophy of blending with the other person or opponent helps her to enhance her relationships with her family, friends, and colleagues.  Aikido also helps Yu-Chen to strengthen her mind-body connection.