What is Kangeiko?
Kangeiko (寒稽古) is Japanese for “mid-winter martial arts training.” Training during adverse conditions, when the world is cold and dark, encourages both an improvement in physical skills and discipline for the mind. Often, the greatest obstacle to going to the dojo to attend class arises there – in the mind. Kangeiko creates the expectation that you WILL go to class, and the resulting sense of accomplishment can provide clarity and bring new direction to your training.
Guest Instructors:
Bob Moline Sensei 6th dan Victoria Aikido Centre
Pat Olson Sensei 6th dan Okanagan Aikikai
Ramin Arvin Sensei 5th dan Vancouver West Aikikai
Grant Babin Sensei 4th dan Aikidaily International Academy
Jim Redding Sensei 3rd dan Summerland Aikikai
<Schedule>
All classes on the schedule are included in the Kangeiko registration.
Classes 1 and 2 are open to anyone who wishes to try a mind body art on a drop-in basis through the District of Clearwater’s registration portal (link coming soon).
Afternoon kids classes are intended for kids who are trying Aikido for the first time or are enrolled in BC youth programs. Regular Kangeiko participants interested in learning how to teach kids classes are invited to assist or observe. Alternatively, the afternoons can be used to explore the frozen waterfalls of Wells Gray Provincial Park.
“Open mats” means that the mats are available for unstructured aikido practice.
Weapon classes may be held outside, weather permitting. Bring your mitts!
February 18th, Saturday
| Time | Activity |
| 8:00 – 8:15 am | Registration |
| 8:15 – 9:15 am | Class 1: Yoga with Liane Culp |
| 9:15 – 9:30 am | Break |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Class 2: Split class: weapons with Bob Moline / taijutsu with Grant Babin |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Open mats |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Class 3: with Bob Moline |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:45 pm | Open mats/Q&A |
| 1:45 – 2:00 pm | Break |
| 2:00 – 2:55 pm | Kids class with Jim Redding |
| 2:55 – 3:05 pm | Snack time |
| 3:05 – 4:00 pm | Kids class with Jim Redding |
| 4:00 – 4:15 pm | Break |
| 4:15 – 5:15 pm | Class 4: Weapons with Bob Moline |
| 5:15 – 5:30 pm | Break |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Class 5: with Pat Olson |
| 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Sushi party |
February 19th, Sunday
| Time | Activity |
| 8:15 – 9:15 am | Class 1: Qigong with Sharon Neufeld |
| 9:15 – 9:30 am | Break |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Class 2: Split class: weapons with Bob Moline / taijutsu with Grant Babin |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Open mats |
| 11:00 am– 12:00 pm | Class 3: with Bob Moline |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:45 pm | Open mats/Q&A |
| 1:45 – 2:00 pm | Break |
| 2:00 – 2:55 pm | Kids class with Grant Babin |
| 2:55 – 3:05 pm | Snack time |
| 3:05 – 4:00 pm | Kids class with Grant Babin |
| 4:00 – 4:15 pm | Break |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Class 4: Weapons with Bob Moline |
| 5:00 – 5:30 pm | Open mats |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Class 5: with Ramin Arvin |
February 20th, Monday
| Time | Activity |
| 8:15 – 9:15 am | Class 1: Tai chi with Jim Cryderman |
| 9:15 – 9:30 am | Break |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Class 2: Split class: weapons with Bob Moline / taijutsu with Grant Babin |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Open mats |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Class 3: TBA |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Open mats |
<Venue>
Clearwater is located 90 min north of Kamloops on the edge of beautiful Wells Gray Provincial Park, a park that is known for its numerous waterfalls, lakes, and waterways, including the Clearwater River. The venue for Kangeiko will be the Dutch Lake Community Centre, which is located a short distance away from its namesake, Dutch Lake.
Dutch Lake Community Center 209 Dutch Lake Rd, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0
We would like to acknowledge the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemc and Simpcw nations where we chose to live, work and play. We pay respect to the First Peoples of these territories and extend that acknowledgement and respect to all Indigenous Peoples.
<FeeS>
| Fee options | One Day | Two Days | Three Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Gray Bundles * | $150 | $300 | $450 |
| Mat fee (all day) | $40 | $60 | $80 |
| Drop-in rate | $10/class | ||
| Kids Kangeiko | $20 | $40 |
* Wells Gray Bundle: includes stay at Nakiska Guest Ranch, Sushi dinner on Saturday, breakfast/dinner from Nakiska, lunch from Mountainside Adventures, breakroom snacks from Wild Flour Cafe. Mat fees are reduced: thank you for supporting the small businesses in Clearwater!
Accommodations (including a large breakfast and dinner) at the Nakiska Guest Ranch can be booked through this website. Nakiska is located on the boundary of Wells Gray Park, approx. 30 min by car to the venue. Billeting options are also available but limited.
Nakiska Guest Ranch https://nakiskaranch.wpcomstaging.com/
Address: 5944 Trout Creek Road, Wells Gray Park Clearwater, BC
Ride Sharing: Aikidaily has offered the use of its two passenger vans to provide ride-sharing options for travel from the Greater Vancouver area, Horseshoe Bay and the Fraser Valley (departing Friday, Feb. 19 and early Saturday, Feb. 20). Seats can be booked through the registration link below. Seats are limited. There are also ride sharing opportunities from the Okanagan Valley. Rideshares will be eligible to apply for the BCAF Travel Bursary.
Other Options
Nakiska accommodation only $65 a night
Nakiska dinner and breakfast only $50 a day
Nakiska dinner only $45 a day
Nakiska breakfast only $25 a day
Lunch/breakroom only $25 a day
<Registration and Payment>
Please register through the link below. After finishing the registration process, you will need to send an e-transfer with your registration fee to myrna@clearwateraikikai.ca. Please add your name and the word Kangeiko to the e-transfer message. Once we receive your payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.
<Contact>
Myrna Harrod myrna@clearwateraikikai.ca or 250-674-3825
Grant Babin grant.babin@aikidaily.com, 604-849-3371