The NorthWest Ki Federation

The Northwest Ki Federation is headed by Calvin Y. Tabata.

Calvin Tabata, a lifelong student of Koichi Tohei, is the head of the Northwest Ki Federation. He is an 8th degree blackbelt in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, a lecturer in the Ki Society International, and the head instructor and founder of the Personal Kiatsu School. Mr. Tabata is the only person licensed to operate a Kiatsu school outside of Japan. He has trained Aikido for over 45 years and taught in the U.S. Northwest and Western Canada for over 25 years.

All Vancouver Ki Society Instructors receive ongoing instruction to stay current and maintain certification through the Northwest Ki Federation.