Rock Water Aikikai, Fall Seminar, with Steve Erickson Sensei, 6th Dan, Shidoin
We are excited to offer you this fun and engaging seminar with returning Examination Committee Member and 6th Dan Shidoin, Steve Erickson Sensei. Erickson Sensei has been training and teaching Aikido for 4 decades and runs one of the largest and most successful Aikido Dojos in North America. This seminar will help you deepen your knowledge of technical Aikido in a fun and supportive environment.
Kyu and Dan Testing offered at this seminar, with at least 1 shidoin and an examination committee member. Please email at least 3 weeks in advance, if you plan to test at this event.
Registration will be limited to 50 people per day for the adult seminar classes, not including 3 special training sessions for Teens in our upper dojo that will be limited to 20 participants! As our seminars have been growing in popularity and attendence, we may reach our participant cap, so please register early.
ALL AIKIDO AFFILIATIONS WELCOME
With:
Steve Erickson Shidoin, 6th Dan, Examination Committee member
Seminar Schedule:
Friday, December 4 , 2026
6:00-7:00pm: Teen Class (10-15), Steve Erickson Sensei
7:15-8:45pm: Adult Class (15 and up), Steve Erickson Sensei
Saturday, December 5 , 2026
9:00-10:00am: ADULTS 15+ Warm-up Class, Main Dojo, Instructor TBD
9:00-10:00am: Teen Class (10-15) Upper Dojo, Steve Erickson Sensei
10:15am-11:15am: Adult Class (15+), Steve Erickson Sensei
11:30am-12:30pm: Adult Class (15+), Steve Erickson Sensei
12:30-2:00pm: LUNCH, Sushi Buffet, in Upper Studio ($20)
2:00 – 3:00pm: Adult Class (15+), Steve Erickson Sensei
3:15 – 4:15pm: Adult Class (15+), Steve Erickson Sensei
4:30pm: KYU and DAN TESTING
5:45-6:30pm: Social Walk (to soothe those sore muscles) through the renowned Gravity Zone Park
6:30pm -8:30pm: Dinner Banquet (Pizza, Salad, Dessert and Beverages in upper studio) ($30)
Sunday, December 6 , 2026
9:00-10:00am: ADULTS 15+ Warm-up Class, Main Dojo, Instructor TBD
9:00-10:00am: Teen (10-15) Class, Upper Dojo, Steve Erickson Sensei
10:15am-11:15am: Adult Class (15+) Steve Erickson Sensei
11:30am-12:30pm: Adult Class (15+) Steve Erickson Sensei
Costs:
FULL SEMINAR:
ADULTS (18+): $180
Full-Time Students (13+): $120
ADULTS (18+): $180
Full-Time Students (13+): $120
3 Teen-Only Classes (10-15): $35
PER CLASS or CLASS SECTION:
FRIDAY, December 4 , 2025
Teen (10-15) Class: $15
Adult (15+) Class: $35 (18+), $25 (U18 or Full time student)
Morning Teen (10-15) Class: $15
Morning Adult (15+) Classes: $75 (18+), $55 (U18 or Full time student)
Afternoon Adult (15+) Classes: $50 (18+) , $40 (U18 or Full time student)
Morning Teen Class: $15
Morning Adult Classes: $75 (18+) , $55 (U18 or Full time student)
FRIDAY, December 4 , 2025
Teen (10-15) Class: $15
Adult (15+) Class: $35 (18+), $25 (U18 or Full time student)
SATURDAY,
December 5 , 2025Morning Teen (10-15) Class: $15
Morning Adult (15+) Classes: $75 (18+), $55 (U18 or Full time student)
Afternoon Adult (15+) Classes: $50 (18+) , $40 (U18 or Full time student)
SUNDAY,
December 6 , 2025Morning Teen Class: $15
Morning Adult Classes: $75 (18+) , $55 (U18 or Full time student)
MEALS:
Saturday Lunch Sushi Buffet: $20 (Must register for this at least 48 hours in advance of seminar)
Saturday Night Banquet: $30 ( Must register for this at least 48 hours in advance of seminar)
Seminar Additional Info:
ACCOMODATIONS:
We have 40 clean mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, pillow cases, and shower towels. We have 3 bathrooms and 2 luxurious private showers, a kitchen and meal area for eating and socializing. For only $45 a night you can enjoy a comfortable dojo B&B experience. (Hotels in the area typically charge $200-500 a night.)
You can hike up to the peak of the Gravity Zone and back in under 25 minutes, to enjoy sunrise or sunset, scenic views of the ocean and mountains, or just to stretch your legs and enjoy some nature time. Together with the Lunch and Dinner buffet option, you can make it an affordable, all-inclusive, and relaxing seminar experience.
We can’t wait to see you at this upcoming seminar event!