Rock Water Aikikai, Grand Opening Seminar, May 23-25, 2025.

With Steve Erickson Sensei, 6th Dan, Shidoin.

Steve Erickson Sensei has been training in Aikido for 40 years, since he was 13 years old.   He runs the largest Aikido dojo in the Canadian Aikido Federation, and one of the largest Aikido dojos in North America, averaging 250-300 students, ranging in age from 3 to 73 years old.  

 

He has been a full time professional martial artist since 2015, averaging 30-35 training and teaching hours a week!  He has devoted his teaching and training to learning Osawa Shihan's approach to Aikido, delivering energetic, engaging, inclusive and fun classes.

Please take advantage of Erickson Sensei's first visit to Vancouver Island - join us at this Inaugural Grand Opening seminar where the training, food and camaraderie is sure to be memorable.  

All affiliations of Aikido are welcome to attend.


***EARLY BIRD PRICING in effect below until 5:00pm, May 10th, 2025


SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, May 23rd, 2025
6:00-7:00pm Teen class (13-19)  Steve Erickson Sensei
7:15-8:45pm   Adult Class (16 and up)   Steve Erickson Sensei

SATURDAY, May 24th, 2025
9:00-10:00am  ADULTS 16+ Warm-up Class, Main Dojo, Martin Moreau Sensei
Jr/Sr Teen (10-15) Upper Dojo, Steve Erickson Sensei  
10:15am-11:15am   Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
11:15am-12:30pm   Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
12:30-2:00pm   LUNCH, Sushi Buffet, in Upper Studio ($20)
2:00 - 3:00pm  Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
3:15 - 4:15pm  Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
4:30pm - 5:15pm   KYU TESTING  
5:30pm - 6:30pm   Guided Hike to Gravity Zone Summit View (60 min.)
7:00pm -9:00pm  BANQUET, Thai Food Buffet and beverages, in Upper Studio ($35)


SUNDAY, May 25th, 2025
9:00-10:00am  ADULTS 16+ Warm-up Class, Main Dojo, Grant Babin Sensei
Jr/Sr Teen (10-15) Class, Upper Dojo, Steve Erickson Sensei
10:15am-11:15am   Adult Class (16+)  Steve Erickson Sensei
11:15am-12:30pm   Adult Class (16+)  Steve Erickson Sensei


FEES:

***EARLY BIRD PRICING in effect below until 5:00pm, May 10th, 2025

FULL SEMINAR:
ADULTS, 19+:  $180
TEENS, and Full-Time Students (10-18):  $120


PER CLASS SECTION:
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Teen Class:  $15
Adult Class:  $35 (Adult), $20 (U18 or Full time student)

Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Morning Teen Class: $15
Morning Adult Classes: $65 (Adult), $40 (U18 or Full time student)
Afternoon Adult Classes: $50 (Adult), $35 (U18 or Full time student)

Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Morning Teen Class: $15
Morning Adult Classes: $65 (Adult), $40 (U18 or Full time student)


Saturday Meals:
LUNCH, Sushi Buffet, in Upper Studio ($20
DINNER BANQUET, Thai Food Buffet, dessert and beverages, in Upper Studio ($35)


ACCOMMODATIONS:

Would you like to save some money, or perhaps just enjoy the full immersive dojo experience?

For only $49 per night, you can sleep at the dojo and enjoy the following amenities:
A clean sleeping bag, mat, and pillow will be provided
A large Breakfast with healthy options is included.
Enjoy our beautiful showers with towel service.
Wind down before bedtime with some social time, including 2 Ping Pong tables, and Corn Hole toss.
Social area is separate and soundproofed from the sleeping area - stay up and socialize if you want.   Lights out at 10:00pm in the sleeping area for those who want to go to bed early and rest up for training the next day.

 

Location:  

We can't wait to see you at our inaugural seminar, being held at our brand new purpose built dojo!

 

Rock Water Martial Arts and Fitness Ltd.

4342 West Shore Parkway (Unit 114), Victoria, BC V9B 5Z1

 

 

REGISTER HERE!

 

 

Sincerely,

Rock Water Aikikai, Grand Opening Seminar, May 23-25, 2025.

With Steve Erickson Sensei, 6th Dan, Shidoin.

Steve Erickson Sensei has been training in Aikido for 40 years, since he was 13 years old.   He runs the largest Aikido dojo in the Canadian Aikido Federation, and one of the largest Aikido dojos in North America, averaging 250-300 students, ranging in age from 3 to 73 years old.  

 

He has been a full time professional martial artist since 2015, averaging 30-35 training and teaching hours a week!  He has devoted his teaching and training to learning Osawa Shihan's approach to Aikido, delivering energetic, engaging, inclusive and fun classes.

Please take advantage of Erickson Sensei's first visit to Vancouver Island - join us at this Inaugural Grand Opening seminar where the training, food and camaraderie is sure to be memorable.  

All affiliations of Aikido are welcome to attend.


***EARLY BIRD PRICING in effect below until 5:00pm, May 10th, 2025


SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, May 23rd, 2025
6:00-7:00pm Teen class (13-19)  Steve Erickson Sensei
7:15-8:45pm   Adult Class (16 and up)   Steve Erickson Sensei

SATURDAY, May 24th, 2025
9:00-10:00am  ADULTS 16+ Warm-up Class, Main Dojo, Martin Moreau Sensei
Jr/Sr Teen (10-15) Upper Dojo, Steve Erickson Sensei  
10:15am-11:15am   Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
11:15am-12:30pm   Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
12:30-2:00pm   LUNCH, Sushi Buffet, in Upper Studio ($20)
2:00 - 3:00pm  Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
3:15 - 4:15pm  Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
4:30pm - 5:15pm   KYU TESTING  
5:30pm - 6:30pm   Guided Hike to Gravity Zone Summit View (60 min.)
7:00pm -9:00pm  BANQUET, Thai Food Buffet and beverages, in Upper Studio ($35)


SUNDAY, May 25th, 2025
9:00-10:00am  ADULTS 16+ Warm-up Class, Main Dojo, Grant Babin Sensei
Jr/Sr Teen (10-15) Class, Upper Dojo, Steve Erickson Sensei
10:15am-11:15am   Adult Class (16+)  Steve Erickson Sensei
11:15am-12:30pm   Adult Class (16+)  Steve Erickson Sensei


FEES:

***EARLY BIRD PRICING in effect below until 5:00pm, May 10th, 2025

FULL SEMINAR:
ADULTS, 19+:  $180
TEENS, and Full-Time Students (10-18):  $120


PER CLASS SECTION:
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Teen Class:  $15
Adult Class:  $35 (Adult), $20 (U18 or Full time student)

Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Morning Teen Class: $15
Morning Adult Classes: $65 (Adult), $40 (U18 or Full time student)
Afternoon Adult Classes: $50 (Adult), $35 (U18 or Full time student)

Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Morning Teen Class: $15
Morning Adult Classes: $65 (Adult), $40 (U18 or Full time student)


Saturday Meals:
LUNCH, Sushi Buffet, in Upper Studio ($20
DINNER BANQUET, Thai Food Buffet, dessert and beverages, in Upper Studio ($35)


ACCOMMODATIONS:

Would you like to save some money, or perhaps just enjoy the full immersive dojo experience?

For only $49 per night, you can sleep at the dojo and enjoy the following amenities:
A clean sleeping bag, mat, and pillow will be provided
A large Breakfast with healthy options is included.
Enjoy our beautiful showers with towel service.
Wind down before bedtime with some social time, including 2 Ping Pong tables, and Corn Hole toss.
Social area is separate and soundproofed from the sleeping area - stay up and socialize if you want.   Lights out at 10:00pm in the sleeping area for those who want to go to bed early and rest up for training the next day.

 

Location:  

We can't wait to see you at our inaugural seminar, being held at our brand new purpose built dojo!

 

Rock Water Martial Arts and Fitness Ltd.

4342 West Shore Parkway (Unit 114), Victoria, BC V9B 5Z1

 

 

REGISTER HERE!

 

 

Sincerely,

Rock Water Aikikai, Grand Opening Seminar, May 23-25, 2025.

With Steve Erickson Sensei, 6th Dan, Shidoin.

Steve Erickson Sensei has been training in Aikido for 40 years, since he was 13 years old.   He runs the largest Aikido dojo in the Canadian Aikido Federation, and one of the largest Aikido dojos in North America, averaging 250-300 students, ranging in age from 3 to 73 years old.  

 

He has been a full time professional martial artist since 2015, averaging 30-35 training and teaching hours a week!  He has devoted his teaching and training to learning Osawa Shihan's approach to Aikido, delivering energetic, engaging, inclusive and fun classes.

Please take advantage of Erickson Sensei's first visit to Vancouver Island - join us at this Inaugural Grand Opening seminar where the training, food and camaraderie is sure to be memorable.  

All affiliations of Aikido are welcome to attend.


***EARLY BIRD PRICING in effect below until 5:00pm, May 10th, 2025


SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, May 23rd, 2025
6:00-7:00pm Teen class (13-19)  Steve Erickson Sensei
7:15-8:45pm   Adult Class (16 and up)   Steve Erickson Sensei

SATURDAY, May 24th, 2025
9:00-10:00am  ADULTS 16+ Warm-up Class, Main Dojo, Martin Moreau Sensei
Jr/Sr Teen (10-15) Upper Dojo, Steve Erickson Sensei  
10:15am-11:15am   Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
11:15am-12:30pm   Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
12:30-2:00pm   LUNCH, Sushi Buffet, in Upper Studio ($20)
2:00 - 3:00pm  Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
3:15 - 4:15pm  Adult Class (16+), Steve Erickson Sensei
4:30pm - 5:15pm   KYU TESTING  
5:30pm - 6:30pm   Guided Hike to Gravity Zone Summit View (60 min.)
7:00pm -9:00pm  BANQUET, Thai Food Buffet and beverages, in Upper Studio ($35)


SUNDAY, May 25th, 2025
9:00-10:00am  ADULTS 16+ Warm-up Class, Main Dojo, Grant Babin Sensei
Jr/Sr Teen (10-15) Class, Upper Dojo, Steve Erickson Sensei
10:15am-11:15am   Adult Class (16+)  Steve Erickson Sensei
11:15am-12:30pm   Adult Class (16+)  Steve Erickson Sensei


FEES:

***EARLY BIRD PRICING in effect below until 5:00pm, May 10th, 2025

FULL SEMINAR:
ADULTS, 19+:  $180
TEENS, and Full-Time Students (10-18):  $120


PER CLASS SECTION:
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Teen Class:  $15
Adult Class:  $35 (Adult), $20 (U18 or Full time student)

Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Morning Teen Class: $15
Morning Adult Classes: $65 (Adult), $40 (U18 or Full time student)
Afternoon Adult Classes: $50 (Adult), $35 (U18 or Full time student)

Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Morning Teen Class: $15
Morning Adult Classes: $65 (Adult), $40 (U18 or Full time student)


Saturday Meals:
LUNCH, Sushi Buffet, in Upper Studio ($20
DINNER BANQUET, Thai Food Buffet, dessert and beverages, in Upper Studio ($35)


ACCOMMODATIONS:

Would you like to save some money, or perhaps just enjoy the full immersive dojo experience?

For only $49 per night, you can sleep at the dojo and enjoy the following amenities:
A clean sleeping bag, mat, and pillow will be provided
A large Breakfast with healthy options is included.
Enjoy our beautiful showers with towel service.
Wind down before bedtime with some social time, including 2 Ping Pong tables, and Corn Hole toss.
Social area is separate and soundproofed from the sleeping area - stay up and socialize if you want.   Lights out at 10:00pm in the sleeping area for those who want to go to bed early and rest up for training the next day.

 

Location:  

We can't wait to see you at our inaugural seminar, being held at our brand new purpose built dojo!

 

Rock Water Martial Arts and Fitness Ltd.

4342 West Shore Parkway (Unit 114), Victoria, BC V9B 5Z1

 

 

REGISTER HERE!

 

 

Sincerely,

Okanagan Aikikai is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a seminar on June 13 and 14 at our Kelowna dojo. We are excited to have Valentine Kabanets Sensei 4th dan, Shidoin of Vancouver West Aikikai as our guest instructor. 

 

Sorry, no grading at this event.

 

Faith Lutheran Church

250 Gibbs Rd W, Kelowna BC

 

Friday: Registration open at 6:00 PM, Classes start at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Saturday: Registration open at 9:30 AM, Classes start at 10:00 AM to Noon & 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

 

$40 for both days

$15 for Friday only

$30 for Saturday only

 

Payment can be made at venue or e-transfer to okanaganaikido@outlook.com

 

Pot luck/BBQ on Saturday night (location to be announced)

 

Derrick Vandekraats, Secretary

Okanagan Aikikai

 

email: okanaganaikido@gmail.com

cell: 250-575-9287

Okanagan Aikikai is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a seminar on June 13 and 14 at our Kelowna dojo. We are excited to have Valentine Kabanets Sensei 4th dan, Shidoin of Vancouver West Aikikai as our guest instructor. 

 

Sorry, no grading at this event.

 

Faith Lutheran Church

250 Gibbs Rd W, Kelowna BC

 

Friday: Registration open at 6:00 PM, Classes start at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Saturday: Registration open at 9:30 AM, Classes start at 10:00 AM to Noon & 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

 

$40 for both days

$15 for Friday only

$30 for Saturday only

 

Payment can be made at venue or e-transfer to okanaganaikido@outlook.com

 

Pot luck/BBQ on Saturday night (location to be announced)

 

Derrick Vandekraats, Secretary

Okanagan Aikikai

 

email: okanaganaikido@gmail.com

cell: 250-575-9287