Earl Layumas Sensei is a certified instructor (San-dan: Third Degree black belt) in the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido under Richard A. Bowe Shihan, Nihon Goshin Aikido Association. Richard A. Bowe Shihan continues to teach a weekly class for his Yudansha (black belts) at Self Defense Aikido dojo(Muse Sensei and Durand Sensei)in Nutley, NJ.

While attending the State University of New York at Albany, he founded the SUNYA Aikido Club, which is still thriving today. During this time Mr. Layumas served as the top ranking black belt and club president. Over the years he has trained in many different styles of martial arts including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Karate. Therefore his students have the unique opportunity to gain a well rounded view of the martial arts. Mr. Layumas has trained with many well known martial artists and has appeared on various television shows demonstrating the art of Aikido. He is currently the supervising instructor of Marist College Aikido and has run a program at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Layumas Sensei also teaches a class at a Nihon Goshin Aikido dojo in Middletown and in the past, taught at the former Ossining dojo (Aikido Self Defense Center).

Layumas Sensei continues to train vigorously in order to attain high goals he has set for himself. Mr. Layumas teaches class in a structured yet non-confining way to allow students to excel in their training. According to Layumas, "We teach for self-defense but want students to enjoy learning the art. We like to build up a sweat, but have fun while doing it."