Richmond Main Dojo
Our Richmond location is on the NE corner of Bridgeport & Shell in Richmond, we offer Adult Aikido & Ki Development Classes 3 nights a week, Personal Health Classes 2 nights a week and Children/Teen classes 2 times a week. The dojo has a large tatami area, a Personal Kiatsu room, changing rooms and a cozy lounge area for parents. Parking is available either out front or along Shell Road behind the dojo.
Class Schedule
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Seniors Ki Development and Kiatsu |
| 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Adult Ki Aikido | |
| 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Supervised Open Mat Time | |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Little Ninjas - 3-6 Year Olds |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Children's Aikido Division 1 - 7-12 Year Olds | |
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Children's Aikido Division 2 - By invitation | |
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Teens Aikdio Division 3 - 13+ Year Olds | |
| Wednesday | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Youth Aikido |
| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Ki Development/Kiatsu | |
| 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Adult Aikido | |
| Thursday | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Ki Development / Kiatsu (Year 1 / 2) |
| 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Ki Development / Kiatsu (Year 2 Grad) | |
| Sunday | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Ki Development / Kiatsu |
See our full calendar including special events.
Map
Our Richmond dojo is located at #104-11031 Bridgeport Road, on the N.E corner of Bridgeport & Shell.
Transit Information: The Vancovuer Ki Society is only one transfer away from the Bridgeport Canada Line Station. At the Bridgeport Canada Line Station, take either the 407 "Bridgeport" or the 430 "Metrotwon Station" bus, both normally in Bay 5, along Bridgeport to the first stop past Shell Road. Downtown to our dojo is 26 minutes!! For more transit information, please visit the Translink Trip Planner.
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Instructors
All instructors are certified by Ki Society Headquarters in Japan.
Roger Isaacs
The Vancouver Ki Society is headed by Roger Isaacs. He currently holds the rank of Rokudan (6th degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, Joden in Ki Development, and is a Full Ki Lecturer, a Certified Kiatsu Assistant Lecturer and an Assistant Examiner certified with Ki Society HQ in Japan. Isaacs Sensei has been training since 1990 and has been teaching in Vancouver since 1994.
Craig Sexton
The Adult Ki Development and Aikido Programs are headed by Craig Sexton. He currently holds the rank of Yondan (4th degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, Chuden in Ki Development, and is an Associate Lecturer certified with Ki Society HQ in Japan. Sexton Sensei has been training since 1994 and has been teaching in Vancouver since 1998.
Mindy Branigan
The Children's Program is headed by Mindy Branigan. She currently holds the rank of Yondan (4th degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, a Chuden in Ki Development and is an Associate Lecturer in the Ki Society. She has been training since 1994 and has been teaching both children and adults since 2000.
Alex Goldman
Alex Goldman currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, and Shoden in Ki Development. He has been training since 2004 and has been teaching adults since 2010.
Simon Nodel
Simon Nodel currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, and Shoden in Ki Development. He has been training since 2002 and has been teaching adults since 2012.
Jason Lee
Jason Lee currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, and Shoden in Ki Development. He has been training since 2007 and has been teaching adults since 2013.
Andrei Odeski
Andrei Odeski currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, and Shoden in Ki Development. He has been training since 2007 and has been teaching adults since 2014.
Saman Vazinkhoo
Saman Vazinkhoo currently holds the rank of Shodan (1st degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido and Shoden in Ki Development. He has been training since 2006 and has been teaching adults and children since 2015.
Steven Matsushita
Steven Matsushita currently holds the rank of Shodan (1st degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido and Jokyu in Ki Development. He has been training since 2012 and has been teaching adults since 2017.
