Bruce Schmoetzer began his martial arts training in 1981 studying Karate at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX). He found his vocation in Aikido in 1997 when he began studying with Wendy Whited Sensei. In 2005 Bruce's name was added to the wall of yudansha (Black Belts) at Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan. He earned his Nidan (2nd Degree) in 2014 & his Sandan (3rd Degree) in 2021. Since 2010 he has been the chief instructor & dojo cho of Beartooth Aikido (Richland, WA). Currently he owns and operates Wilke Systems Intl, an IT Logistics firm. In previous lifetimes he has worked for NASA (twice!), Apple, and AT&T among others. He has founded multiple companies over the years. He holds a BS in Physics from Purdue and an MS in Nuclear Physics from Kent State. Bruce is an avid SF&F fan and supports various local events and activities such as: the TriFi Film Festival, Battle on the Columbia (open martial arts tournament) and Bruises & Babes (a women-only, open martial arts tournament).
Sessions in which Bruce Schmoetzer Sensei participates
- Fighting in Fiction Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3125- Writing Track
- 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM | 1 hour
- Have you ever read a book with a person driving a car from the back seat or perhaps boiling water by putting the pot in a refrigerator? Mistakes of...
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- Aikido Martial Arts Demonstration Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - Bronze- Gaming
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
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- Japanese Culture and Etiquette Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3117- Craft/ Costumes
- 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | 1 hour
- In conjunction with the "Aikido:Martial Arts Demonstration", this panel will explore both ancient and modern Japanese culture and etiquette. The pa...
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Sessions in which Bruce Schmoetzer Sensei attends
- So you want to learn Japanese (or any other language) Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3117- Craft/ Costumes
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- Ever wanted to learn Japanese? Interested in reading manga or watching anime in the original? Come to this panel and learn a bit about Japane...
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- The Christian Left in Fandom Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3119- Art/Media/Wildcard
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- What is the Christian Left? The opposite of the Christian Right! We live our lives living our faith to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, give wate...
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- LGBT Terminology Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - Sage
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- If you are currently wondering how best to keep up with the acronyms and words developing around sexuality, struggling to find words that fit your ...
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- Japanese Archery Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - Sage
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 1 hour
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- Ignition Meet and Greet Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - Courtyard
- 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM | 1 hour
- Talk
- Consent: Not just a thing for alternate and adult cultures Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3119- Art/Media/Wildcard
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 1 hour
- Talk to people who use consent culture techniques in every day life. It should be a way of life, not just a key word or something tied to kink. Dis...
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- Funko Pop Figures Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3121- Gaming/Fan Track
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 1 hour
- What are they, why the explosion everywhere and where does it all end? We can explore this new collecting phenomenon and discuss the various ways p...
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- Fighting in Fiction Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3125- Writing Track
- 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM | 1 hour
- Have you ever read a book with a person driving a car from the back seat or perhaps boiling water by putting the pot in a refrigerator? Mistakes of...
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- The State of Star Trek Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3119- Art/Media/Wildcard
- 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | 1 hour
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- Japanese Brush and Ink Calligraphy Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - Harvest
- 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM | 2 hours
- From a Western perspective, the sweep of Japanese characters are a work of art! Learn the basics of painting these lovely characters in this hands ...
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