Richard is not a direct contributor to Cutluresmith at this time.

from: http://www.tworockaikido.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=56

Richard Strozzi-Heckler, Ryukodan (sixth degree black belt) is Head Instructor and Founder of Two Rock Dojo, Co-Founder of Tamalpais Aikido Dojo, and Co-Director of the MidEast Aikido Project (MAP).  He has also studied judo, jiujitsu, capoeira, and kali.  He began Aikido in 1972 and is a student of Mitsugi Saotome Sensei.  His books, Aikido and The New Warrior, The Anatomy of Change, In Search of the Warrior Spirit, and Holding The Center reflect how Aikido informs his work in Somatic Coaching, and Leadership Development.  As well as teaching at Two Rock Dojo he developed the prototype program for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), and has taught Army Special Forces (Green Berets), and Navy SEALs.  He has been asked by NATO to advise on a martial arts program for the Afghan National Army.