Our Instructors
All VKS instructors are volunteers. Dues paid are for the upkeep of the Dojo and administrative fees for Ki Society International.
The Vancouver Ki Society teaches Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido in a traditional Dojo setting. The programs are led by highly skilled instructors. Instructors travel regularly to Portland to train with senior Northwest Ki Federation instructors, and to Japan to ensure that the latest teaching from Tohei Sensei is available to students.
From left to right:
Roger Isaacs
The Vancouver Ki Society is headed by Roger Isaacs. He currently holds the rank of Yondan (4th degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, Chuden in Ki Development, and is an Associate Lecturer and Assistant Examiner certified with the Ki Society International. Isaacs Sensei has been training since 1990 and has been teaching in Vancouver since 1994.
Craig Sexton
The Adult Ki Development and Aikido Programs are headed by Craig Sexton. He currently holds the rank of Sandan in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, Chuden in Ki Development, and is an Assistant Lecturer certified with the Ki Society International. Sexton Sensei has been training since 1994 and has been teaching in Vancouver since 1998.
Mindy Branigan
The Children's Program is headed by Mindy Branigan. She currently holds the rank of Nidan in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, a Chuden in Ki Development and is an Assistant Lecturer in the Ki Society. She has been training since 1994 and has been teaching both children and adults since 2000.
Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones currently holds the rank of Shodan in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, Shoden in Ki Development and is an Assistant Lecturer certified with the Ki Society International. He has been training since 2001 and has been teaching children, teens and adults since 2006.
Anthony Agtarap
Anthony Agtarap currently holds the rank of Shodan in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, and Jokyu in Ki Development. He has been training since 2002 and has been teaching children, teens and adults since 2006.