Instructors
As students and instructors, we follow the teachings of Master Koichi Tohei, a great contemporary teacher. Through his lifelong practice of meditation, breathing, and martial arts, he developed simple, universal principles that form the foundation of our training. We aim to improve our lives through learning and teaching, viewing both as integral parts of our development.
The Oregon Ki Society, Eugene Dojo’s team of instructors is ready to share Master Tohei’s teachings with you.
Current Instructors
Terry Copperman
Role:
- Director of the Personal Kiatsu® School
- Kiatsu® Associate Lecturer
- Ki Lecturer
- OKS Senior Advisor
- Joden in Ki Development
- Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 6th Dan
- Teaching for over 40 years
- Author of the Research Article on Kiatsu®
Beneficial Effects of Ki Training and Kiatsu on the Prevention of Episodic Migraine showing a 53 % reduction in migraine headaches
- Certified Examiner
Teri Simpson
Role:
- Director of Children’s Ki-Aikido
Ki Instructor Experience:
- Assistant Ki Lecturer
- Shoden in Ki Development
- Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 2nd Dan
- Teaching for over 20 years
Karen Fabiano
Role:
- Adult Class Instructor
Ki Instructor Experience:
- Jokyu in Ki Development
- Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 2nd Dan
- Teaching for over 10 years
Steve Frankel
Role:
- Assistant Kiatsu® Instructor
- Assistant Ki Lecturer
- Shoden in Ki Development
- Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 2nd Dan
- Teaching for over 5 years
Retired Instructors
Diana Robson
Role:
- Associate Ki Lecturer
- Chuden in Ki Development
- Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 5th Dan
- Teaching for over 20 years