Instructors
As students and instructors, we follow the example of Master Koichi Tohei, one of the great teachers of our time. Through his life-long training of meditation, breathing, and martial arts he developed teaching methods that make evident many of the elusive qualities of our mind, body and spirit. Simple in their nature, and universal in their application, these principles are the foundation of our training.
We train to improve our lives as we learn. Learning and teaching are two parts of the same process, and students naturally progress to instructional roles as they develop in their training.
The Oregon Ki Society, Bend Dojo is led by a world-class team of instructors who have dedicated their lives to this training.
Brad Welker
Chief Instructor, Associate Ki Lecturer, Associate Examiner, Chuden in Ki Development, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 4th Dan, teaching for over 20 years. Teaches Adults and Kiatsu classes, and oversees all Bend Dojo programs.
Koji Hoshi
Assistant Ki Lecturer, Shoden in Ki Development, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 2nd Dan. Teaches Children's and Kiatsu classes.
Colton Pope
Assistant Ki Lecturer, Shoden in Ki Development, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 2nd Dan, Teaches Children's class.
Rob Harvey
Assistant Ki Lecturer, Jokyu in Ki Development, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 2nd Dan. Teaches Adults and Children's classes.
Mike Haas
Assistant Ki Lecturer, Jokyu in Ki Development, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 1st Dan. Teaches Adults and Kiatsu classes.