2017 Midland Ki Federation Summer Seminar with Shinichi Tohei Sensei

Since childhood, Shinichi Tohei Sensei was guided and taught by his father Soshu Koichi Tohei Sensei, the 10th dan Aikido Master. Today, he spends most of his time spreading the teachings of Shinshin Toitsu Aikido in Japan and overseas.

This special summer seminar also marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Rocky Mountain Ki Society in Colorado by Koichi Kashiwaya Sensei in 1977. There will be a commemorative social event on Saturday evening to celebrate this occasion (see below).

Shinshin Toitsu Aikido Kai members who are interested in participating in this camp, please inform your Chief Instructors, as well as Midland Ki Federation.

JUMP TO:

• • Full Seminar Schedule
  • RMKS 40th Anniversary Celebration
  • Accommodations at CU-Boulder
  • Additional Accommodations
  • Things to do in Boulder
  • Transportation from DIA to CU Boulder
  • Seminar Registration Information (including downloadable PDF)
  • Pay Online for the Seminar

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FULL SEMINAR SCHEDULE

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These Classes Open ONLY to MKF Head & Lead Instructors

• Thursday and Friday DAY classes require up-to-date Ki Society Membership.
• Instructors who do not have at least Joshu (Assistant) Ki Lecturer need Kashiwaya Sensei’s permission.
• Non-MKF Instructors need permission of your own Chief Instructor.
• Thursday and Friday DAY classes meet at the RMKS-Westminster dojo
• RMKS will coordinate lunches at the dojo for these two days. However, all other meals, transportation, and lodging must be coordinated on your own. If you plan to stay at CU Boulder and attend any part of the weekend seminar, you may add a Wednesday night to your Thursday night stay, and/or a Sunday night to your Saturday stay.

Thursday, June 22, 2017

• ALL DAY  |  9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Friday, June 23, 2017

• DAY CLASSES ONLY  |  9:30 am – 3:00 pm
• JODEN KI TESTING  |  2:30 pm  |  By prior arrangement and with permission of Kashiwaya Sensei

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These Classes Open to ALL Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido Kai Members

• Students regularly participating in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido Kai training may also register
• Classes meet at the University of Colorado–Boulder Recreation Center (<– Google Maps link). Here is a link to web-based CU Boulder Campus Map. This is a PDF of the CU Boulder Campus Map.

Friday, June 23, 2017

• EVENING CLASS ONLY  |  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday, June 24, 2017

• MORNING CLASS  |  9:30 am – 12 noon
• AFTERNOON CLASS  |  1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Sunday, June 25, 2017

• MORNING CLASS  |  10:00 am – 12 noon
• AFTERNOON CLASS | 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

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Rocky Mountain Ki Society 40th Anniversary Celebration

You and your family are invited to join us in celebrating Rocky Mountain Ki Society’s 40th Anniversary. We’d love to have you be part of RMKS and Kashiwaya Sensei’s 40th year of leadership of our organizations. See PDF Flyer for this event here.

Saturday, June 24, 2017. Doors open ~ 5:30 pm.

• WHEN: Saturday, June 24th, beginning after the day’s training. Location will be open and available approximately 5:30 pm
• WHERE: Arbour Commons Clubhouse at the Orchard Town Center, 663 W. 148th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80023
• FOOD: Will be provided
• This is a family friendly event. There is a swimming pool available for our use so bring your suit if you’re interested in a swim.
• BEVERAGES: We ask that you bring your own beverages of choice. Some soft drinks will be provided.
• ENTERTAINMENT: Susan Chandler is coordinating entertainment, so please contact her if you would like to discuss being part of that package: SusanChandlerATdenverkiaikido.com.
• COST: We are asking for $10 per person to help us defer the cost of food
• Please R.S.V.P for food headcount: wintersrobynATgmail.com or text 720 480 9764.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

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CU-Boulder Campus Accommodations

Official accommodations for this event will be in rooms at the University of Colorado Boulder. This option will be significantly cheaper than other commercial options. Attendees are strongly encouraged to use this option.

Reservations and payment for accommodations may be made directly through CU Boulder Conference Services here.

About Campus Accommodations

Registration for on-campus housing will be available until 11:59pm on Sunday, June 11, 2017 or until sold out. This is 2 weeks prior to the start of the conference. If you are planning to stay in on-campus housing, please make your reservations as early as possible! Online payment is required when making a housing registration.

On-campus housing provides an economical and convenient option for your accommodation during the 2017 Special Seminar with Shinichi Tohei Sensei workshop. You have your choice of a single (individual) or double (shared) room. Participants who select a double room will have an opportunity to make a roommate preference; otherwise, a roommate of the same gender will be assigned.

All rooms are furnished with an extra-long twin bed, a dresser, desk and micro-fridge. Restrooms are shared amongst several rooms in the hallway and are separated by gender. Telephone wake-up service is not provided. TVs are located in building lounges. All rooms are non-smoking. Rooms do not have air conditioning. Parking is by permit only, in designated areas, and can be purchased at check-in for $20.00 (rate subject to change). Bunking beds is prohibited.

Your room will include a linen packet (includes one set of non-fitted sheets, two towels, one washcloth), pillow, pillowcase, blanket and bedspread. There is no housekeeping service in individual guest rooms. Housekeeping service is only provided in restrooms and public areas.

Make your reservations and payment for accommodations directly through CU Boulder Conference Services here.

Classes meet at the University of Colorado–Boulder Recreation Center (<– Google Maps link). Here is a link to web-based CU Boulder Campus Map. This is a PDF of the CU Boulder Campus Map.

 

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Additional Off-Campus Accommodations

Hotels in Westminster (within 6 minutes of the RMKS-Westminster dojo)

Below are housing options for the MKF Head & Lead Instructors portion of the seminar at the RMKS dojo in Westminster, CO (9038 Marshall Ct, Westminster, CO 80031). The hotels, below, are very close to each other off of CO Highway 36.

• La Quinta Inn Denver-Westminster  ★★1/2  |  $120/night  |  6-min drive (1.6 miles)
• Quality Inn Denver Westminster  ★★1/2  |  $110/night  |  6-min drive (1.7 miles)
• DoubleTree by Hilton Denver – North | ★★★  |  $120/night  |  6-min drive (2.1 miles)
• Hampton Inn Denver/Northwest/Westminster  ★★1/2  |  $110/night  |  6-min drive (2.1 miles)

Hotels in Boulder (close to the CU Boulder campus)

Note on-campus housing will be much less expensive. Drive times shown are to the CU Boulder Student Recreation Center.

• Millennium Harvest House Boulder  ★★★  |  $180/night  |  4-min drive (0.7 miles)
• Basecamp Boulder  ★★★1/2   |  $250/night  |  4-min drive (0.9 mile)
• Boulder Marriott  ★★★1/2   |  $325/night  |  5-min drive (1 mile)
• Best Western Plus Boulder Inn  ★★★  |  $270/night  |  7-min drive (1.2 miles)

Below are a few Bed and Breakfast inns in Boulder

• • Briar Rose Bed & Breakfast  ★★★  |  ~$180/night  |  4-min drive (0.8 mile)
  • The Bradley Boulder Inn  ★★★1/2  |  ~$230/night  |  6-min drive (1 mile)
  • Alps Boulder Canyon Inn  ★★★  |  ~$175/night  |  10-min drive (3.9 miles)

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Things to do in Boulder, Colorado

• Things to do in Boulder – Trip Advisor
• Boulder’s Must-See Vacation Checklist
• Ten Best Boulder Restaurants
• Best of Boulder – Boulder Weekly Reports

If you have any questions, please contact our Registration Coordinator volunteer, Jen Trotter.

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TRANSPORTATION

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There are several ways to get to and from DIA to CU Boulder.

RTD SKYRIDE AB BUS

The least expensive choice is the RTD Skyride AB bus, at $9 each way. Very comfortable and dependable bus ride. The closest stop to CU boulder is Broadway & Euclid (not available at all times. See schedule for stop times).

GREENRIDE SHUTTLE

The second least expensive method is the GreenRide Shuttle. $28 for 1 person and $40 for 2 people to the Boulder HUB on 48th St and Baseline. Not too far of a drive to/from CU Boulder. Lyft, Uber or ZTrip can get you the rest of the way.

LYFT | UBER | Z-TRIP

Alternatively, you may opt to take a cab via Lyft, Uber or ZTrip. These can be affordable when sharing the ride with other people who may be going to CU Boulder also.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

If you are renting a car at DIA, or coming from other areas via your own vehicle and do not have access to GPS on your phone, you may want to download and print this handy PDF with driving directions from several locations, including DIA.

Getting to CU Boulder Campus by Car

Visit Campus site: http://www.colorado.edu/visit/
Campus map: http://www.colorado.edu/campusmap/

Driving from DIA to CU Boulder Campus

(Denver International Airport services the entire Denver/Boulder metro region. All major car rental companies are there.)

WITH TOLLS (FASTEST)

1. Head west on Pena Boulevard
2. Take exit 6B toward Boulder/Ft. Collins
3. Merge onto E-470 west
4. Continue onto Northwest Parkway
5. Take the exit onto US 36 west
6. In Boulder, exit at Baseline Avenue
7. Turn left (west) on Baseline Avenue
8. Turn right (north) on Broadway
9. See campus map for destination

NO TOLLS

1. Head west on Pena Boulevard
2. Merge onto I-70 west
3. Exit onto I-270 west
4. Follow signs to US 36 west
5. In Boulder, exit at Baseline Avenue
6. Turn left (west) on Baseline Avenue
7. Turn right (north) on Broadway
8. See campus map for destination

Driving to CU Boulder Campus from other areas

FROM THE NORTH:

1. I-25 south
2. Take exit 240 (CO 119) east through Longmont or take exit 235 (CO 52) east to CO 119
3. Take CO 119 (also called Diagonal Highway) south into Boulder
4. Follow signs to CO 157 (Foothills Parkway) south
5. Turn right (west) on Baseline Avenue
6. Turn right (north) on Broadway
7. See campus map for destination

FROM THE SOUTH:

1. I-25 north
2. Exit at US 36 west (left exit)
3. In Boulder, exit at Baseline Avenue
4. Turn left (west) on Baseline Avenue
5. Turn right (north) on Broadway
6. See campus map for destination

FROM THE EAST:

1. I-70 west
2. Exit onto I-270 west
3. Follow signs to US 36 west
4. In Boulder, exit at Baseline Avenue
5. Turn left (west) on Baseline Avenue
6. Turn right (north) on Broadway
7. See campus map for destination

FROM THE WEST:

1. From I-70
2. Follow signs to CO 93 north
3. CO 93 becomes Broadway in Boulder
4. See campus map for destination

TO GET TO BAKER HALL (DORM) AT CU BOULDER

1. Same as above, but
2. In Boulder, exit at Baseline Ave
3. Turn (west) onto Baseline Ave
4. Turn right (north) on Broadway
5. Turn right (east) on Euclid Ave
6. For temporary parking, use Euclid Ave AutoPark or metered parking
7. Baker Hall is a short walk to the east from Euclid Ave AutoPark (See campus map). Parking Permits can be purchased when checking in.

FOR LOCAL COMMUTERS DRIVING TO BOULDER/CU CAMPUS

1. Same as above
2. Daily parking is available in Euclid Ave AutoPark (see campus map) with a short walk north to the Recreation Center Metered parking can be found along University Ave, east of the Recreation Center