The Laguna Ki-Aikido Dojo is associated with Ki Society International (Ki no Kenkyukai) in Japan thru our relationship with the Northwest Ki Federation.

The Northwest Ki Federation is headed by Calvin Tabata. Tabata Sensei is an 8th degree black belt in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, a full Ki Lecturer, and a certified Kiatsu instructor. He has trained under the direction of Master Tohei for over 45 years and taught for more than 40 years.

The Laguna Ki-Aikido Dojo is headed by John Gilmore. Gilmore Sensei has been a student of Tabata Sensei's for more than 37 years. He is a 7th degree black belt in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, an Okuden in Ki Development, a full Ki Lecturer and a Certified Examiner. He has been teaching for more than 35 years.

Michael Tucker is a 1st degree black belt in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, a Shoden in Ki Development and an assistant Ki Lecturer. He has been practicing Aikido for more than 13 years.


World Camp, Ki Society Headquarters, Japan, October 2002

Front Row :	Mike Tucker, John Gilmore, Koichi Tohei Sensei, Louis Sloss, Bob Jones
Back Row :	Sawai Sensei, Otsuka Sensei, Shinichi Tohei Sensei