Special Events

Calgary Ki Society Bootcamp 2018!

Coming in the new year, this will be 7 action packed weeks of ki-aikido training with two special weekends with Calgary Ki Society Chief Instructor James Angevine and NWKF Chief Instructor Calvin Tabata Sensei.

See our full calendar of special events by clicking here.

July, 2019

No Class
Thursday, July 4
All day
There will be no regular Thursday class in observance of Independence Day.

Grand Opening Celebration of Bend Dojo
Friday, July 12 - Saturday, July 13
5:30 pm on Friday to 3:00 pm on Saturday
Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Bend Dojo location (20685 Carman Loop Bend, OR 97702). All members are invited to attend Ki, Aikido and Kiatsu classes Friday July 12 5:30 - 9:30pm at Bend Dojo. Hotel arrangements TBA. On Saturday July 13th, Ki Class will be held 10:30-11:30am, followed by a BBQ. Saturday is free and open to the public.

Chief Instructors Workshop
Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21
All day
There will be regular Sunday Ki class (11am-12pm). No 9:30am advanced Aikido class.

August, 2019

Kiatsu Seminar #2
Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 4
6:30 pm on Friday to 4:00 pm on Sunday
Kiatsu Seminar for First Year students (and dojo instructors) runs Friday evening 6:30-9:00pm and Saturday 9:00am - 4:30pm, Graduate Seminar is Sunday 9:00 - 4:00pm.

Kiatsu Class Schedule Change
Wednesday, August 7
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Beginning August 7th, the Tuesday evening Kiatsu class will move to Wednesdays. The time will remain the same (6:30-9:00pm).

45th Anniversary Camp Out Celebration
Saturday, August 10 - Sunday, August 11
All day
Join us for the OKS 45th Anniversary celebration and overnight camp out at Copperman Sensei's riverside property. Fun activities include a great swimming hole, exploring the river, meals and campfire. Parents must supervise children and accept risks of playing in nature-risk of injuries and drowning (no lifeguards). All OKS members and families are invited. Details, directions and a sign-up list will be made available at your dojo or satellite.

Instructors Workshop #3
Sunday, August 18
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
The workshop will focus on teaching skills for aikido instructors currently teaching a class, with feedback from Tabata Sensei. Regular Sunday Ki class 11am-12pm.

September, 2019

No Classes
Sunday, September 1 - Monday, September 2
All day
There will be no regular Sunday or Monday classes in observance of Labor Day.

October, 2019

Instructors Workshop #4
Sunday, October 20
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
The workshop will focus on teaching skills for aikido instructors currently teaching a class, with feedback from Tabata Sensei. Regular Sunday Ki class 11am-12pm.

November, 2019

Kiatsu Seminar #3
Friday, November 1 - Sunday, November 3
6:30 pm on Friday to 4:00 pm on Sunday
Kiatsu Seminar for First Year students (and dojo instructors) runs Friday evening 6:30-9:00pm and Saturday 9:00am - 4:30pm, Graduate Seminar is Sunday 9:00 - 4:00pm.

Kiatsu Graduate Seminar #3
Sunday, November 3
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Graduates of the Personal Kiatsu School are also welcome to attend the Saturday session of Kiatsu Seminar #3.

Fall Camp
Saturday, November 23 - Sunday, November 24
All day
One of two annual opportunities to train Aikido intensively, Fall camp is open to all current students.

No Class
Thursday, November 28
All day
There will be no regular Thursday class in observance of Thanksgiving.

December, 2019

No Class
Sunday, December 1
All day
There will be no regular Sunday class.

Management Conference
Sunday, December 8
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
All dojo officers and instructors are invited to attend. No classes Sunday Dec 8nd.

Holiday Break
Friday, December 20 - Wednesday, January 1
All day
There will be no classes over the holiday break. Classes will resume Thursday, Jan 2nd.

January, 2020

Misogi
Sunday, January 5
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Please arrive by 9:00am. Misogi will start at 9:30am. New Years Training from 11:00am-1:00pm. Party to follow from 1:00-3:00pm.