Kangeiko is Clearwater Aikikai’s flagship event: it brings aikido practitioners from across the province (and even the country!) to Clearwater, allowing us to showcase our small-town hospitality. The event is held against the (usually) snowy backdrop of Wells Grey Provincial Park and provides a level of training that is challenging but achievable for all ages and experience levels. How much you do is completely up to you, and if 20 hours of mat-time seems a bit excessive, there are opportunities to recuperate and enjoy the beauty of the North Thompson valley by touring the frozen waterfalls, going on wintery forest walks, or skating on Dutch Lake.
Creating an integrated training environment across ages and experience levels is a top priority for Kangeiko, making it an ideal “first seminar” experience for anyone who is just starting their aikido journey. Our instructors are key to realizing this goal. They all have different approaches to the Martial Art of Peace, but they share a passion for aikido and an approachability that creates a uniquely collaborative learning opportunity. For everyone.
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Ben Peacock Shidoin, CAF 6th dan, Dojo-cho of Burloak Aikikai (Ontario)
Kim Riddick Shidoin, CAF 5th dan, Dojo-cho of North Delta Aikikai
Grant Babin Shidoin, CAF 5th dan, Dojo-cho of Aikidaily International (Squamish, BC)
Valentine Kabanets Shidoin, CAF 4th dan, Deputy Dojo-cho of Vancouver West Aikikai
Myrna Harrod-Taniguti Sensei, CAF 3rd dan, Dojo-cho of Clearwater Aikikai
Phil Kirwin, CAF 3rd dan, Junior Instructor at Vancouver West Aikikai
Jana Gmur, 2nd dan, Co-dojo-cho of Kootenay Aikido Collective
Alex Frieson-Chan, 1st dan, Victoria Aikido Centre
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Youth (U18):
$40 for entire weekend
Adults:
Before Jan. 12, 2026 (Early bird pricing): $40 per half-day, $180 for entire weekend
After Jan. 12, 2026: $20 per class, $50 per half-day, $200 for entire weekend
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Limited billeting available upon request, or register and receive a code for a 20% discount at StayClearwater
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Saturday night: Sushi party ($30)
Sunday night: Group reservation at a local restaurant
Breakfast and lunch: When registering, let us know your preferences. You can make your own arrangements, or you can let us create a satisfying and hassle-free weekend for you!
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Take a drive into Wells Gray Provincial Park to view the frozen waterfalls, rent snowshoes or cross-country skis to explore our trails, bring your skates and go for a few rounds on Dutch Lake: there are lots of outdoor winter activities and plenty of fresh air in Clearwater.
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Note: Youth can also attend regular classes, with their instructor’s permission.
Friday, Feb 13
7-8:20 pm: Ben Peacock
Saturday, Feb 14
7:00-8:00 am: Myrna Harrod-Taniguti
8:10-9:30: Ben Peacock
9:40-10:50: Breakfast
11:00-12:00 YOUTH: Alex Frieson-Chan
12:00-12:50 pm: Lunch break
12:50-1:50 YOUTH: Phil Kirwin
2:00-3:00: Grant Babin
3:10-4:30: Valentine Kabanets
4:40-5:40: Kim Riddick
6:00-8:30: Sushi Party
Sunday, Feb 15
7:00-8:00 am: Jana Gmur
8:10-9:30: Kim Riddick
9:40-10:50: Breakfast
11:00-12:00 YOUTH: Phil Kirwin
12:00-12:50 pm: Lunch break
12:50-1:50 YOUTH: Alex Frieson-Chan
2:00-3:00: Ben Peacock
3:10-4:30: Grant Babin
4:40-5:40: Valentine Kabanets
6:30-9:00: Dinner Social
Monday, Feb. 16
6:30-7:30 am: Jana Gmur
7:40-8:40: Myrna Harrod-Taniguti
8:50-9:50: Breakfast
10:00-11:20: Ben Peacock
11:20-11:30: Closing thank-you