Robert "Bob" Mason Sensei, the Aikido of Dallas chief instructor received much of his training from Akira Tohei Shihan. Bob Mason Sensei, one of Tohei Sensei's long time students, continues to practice and share his Aikido experience and knowledge to every member of the dojo. Beginners receive individual instruction from senior students in exercises, falling, and basic techniques. In traditional Japanese fashion, there is no "course schedule"; students with varying levels of experience practice together to the best of their ability, and newer students learn from their seniors. Aikido of Dallas is open to the public, and visitors are welcome at anytime without an appointment to observe classes and ask questions.