Meramec Valley Ki Society (MVKS) is a member of Midland Ki Federation and was formerly called Ki-West. It was founded in June 1999 by Sue Shepard.

We train in the art of Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, also known as Ki Aikido. We explore mind-body coordination through the art of Aikido, and with exercises tailored specifically for this culivation. Classes are typically an hour and a half long, and cover basic self-defense, mind-body coordination training, and stretching and flexiblity.

Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to training with you!

Adult Classes (16 yrs and older)

Monday	6:30 - 8:00 pm	Meramec Room - main floor near restrooms
Thursday	6:30 - 8:00 pm	Meramec Room - main floor near restrooms
Saturday	11:45 am - 1:15 pm	Aerobics Room - downstairs

Youth - Teen Class

Saturday

10:30 - 11:30 am

Aerobics Room - downstairs

Additional Training

Ki Camp Intensive 2008 : "Living with Ki"
at Dutch Creek Valley Horse BnB

Thursday morning through Monday evening (dates TBA)

4-6 adults (must be at least 21 yr. old), no experience necessary.

Training includes Ki breathing & meditation, Japanese Yoga (aka. Stretching with Ki), staff and wooden sword training. You will also learn to use Ki in daily activities such as cooking, basic daily movements, and connection with others (including horses and pets).

Camp includes participation in 2 aikido classes at Meremac Valley Ki Society dojo.

Cost: $500 per person. Includes room & board.

For more information, please contact:

Sue Shepard, 3rd Dan (MVKS)
6215 Sycamore Drive
Cedar Hill, MO 63016

(636) 274-9880
sueshepard@earthlink.net

Class Fees

Fees are set by RiverChase Recreation Center and vary to accomodate non-members, non-residents, and club member discounts. Class sessions are 4 weeks each and run continually through out the year.

In order to train at MVKS, pre-registration is required the week prior to the start of a new class session.

Registration may be completed at the front desk of the RiverChase of Fenton recreation center (check or cash)
or over the phone 636-343-0067 (credit card).

Adult Classes (Sign-up every 4 weeks on a continual basis)

3 classes per week for one 4-week session:$37-$39
1 class per week (any one class) for one 4-week session: $20

Youth-Teen Classes (Session begins the first Saturday of each month)

1 class (Sat. only) per week for one 4-week session: $22-$24

Special Classes

Special classes, including Aikido camp, are priced separately.

For more information about fees for special events and additional training , please contact:

Sue Shepard, 3rd Dan (MVKS)
6215 Sycamore Drive
Cedar Hill, MO 63016

(636) 274-9880
sueshepard@earthlink.net

Uniforms

Uniforms are available for purchase through MVKS, but are optional for training.

Youth karate style uniform: $25
Adult judo style uniform: $45

Testing

Testing is optional and has separate fees associated with it. Please talk with Sue Shepard for more information.

Youth testing is provided 2 to 3 times per year at Meramec Valley Ki Society. Test fees are $10 per test.

Adult yearly dues to Ki Society are $75, and are required for the first test.
Adult aikido rank and Ki testing fees vary by level and testing is done through Ki Society International and St. Louis Ki Society.

Special Events

Adult AIKIDO BASICS Class: Get your MOJO Running!! download flyer

MOJO matters!! How to get started in one of the most exciting martial arts where size doesn't matter, energy or "KI" does.

BASIC BEGINNER CERTIFICATE

Earn a certificate that will give you all the essentials of Aikido and let you feel ready to really get started in this art.

Sign up for Adult Ki-Aikido any 2 consecutive sessions (4 weeks each), and learn what it takes to really feel started in Aikido.
Attend at least 16 of the 24 classes to succeed.

Adult Ki-Aikido classes start every 4 weeks.

Monday & Thursday: 6:30-8pm
Saturday: 11:45-1:15pm

Sign up at RiverChase by calling 636-343-0067 (pay by phone )
Or contact Sue Shepard at 636-274-9880 or sueshepard@earthlink.net

Get the feeling of KI in your body to experience strength without muscle. Learn to translate this in to your daily lives whether at home, school, work, sports, with your dogs or horses, driving in rush hour, or standing in line at the store.

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SAVE THE DATE!

THURSDAY: October 2, 2008: Special Class with Kashiwaya Sensei, 8th Dan, Chief Instructor of Midland Ki Federation.

Instructors

Current Sensei

Sue Shepard, 3rd Dan, Meramec Valley Ki Society

Visting and testing Sensei

Kashiwaya Sensei, 8th Dan (Chief Instructor of Midland Ki Federation)
Eley Sensei, 6th Dan (Chicago Ki Society)
Mark Rubbert Sensei, 5th Dan (St. Louis Ki Society)

Contact Us

We are located in the RiverChase of Fenton recreation facility

RiverChase of Fenton
990 Horan
Fenton, MO 63036
(636) 343-0067

To get directions to our location, please click here