Peak Performance in Daily Life: An Aikido Workshop to Help You Reach Your Full Potential
- Abel Villacorta
- Jul 3
- 4 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Dr. David E. Shaner, PhD, 8th degree black belt, takes your aikido experience to new heights in this immersive four-session weekend workshop at One Dojo in Boulder, Colorado.
Whether you may practice aikido as a martial art already or are an active adult who has heard of aikido’s many benefits, at this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to use the aikido mind-body experience to rewire how you show up in every high-stakes moment of your life.
Peak Performance in Daily Life
A Transformative Four-Session Aikido Workshop to Help You Reach Your Full Potential
Fri. Aug. 21, 6:00–8:30 pm
Sat. Aug. 22, 9:30–12:00 noon
Sat. Aug. 22, 2:00–4:30 pm
Sun. Aug. 23, 10:00–12:30 pm
One Dojo | Boulder
3005 Sterling Circle, Suite 150, Boulder, CO 80301-2348
Active Adult Beginners and Aikidoka of All Levels and Affiliations are Cordially Invited to Participate. Ages 13+.
Space is limited to keep the experience personal and supportive. Sign up now! Early Bird pricing is available until July 31, 2026.
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A Workshop that Delivers Key Mind-Body Insights
When I first began attending Ki Aikido seminars with David Shaner Sensei in the mid-1990’s, my consistent take aways were not just precise lessons in somatic aikido technique, but Soshu Koichi Tohei Sensei’s mind-body unification wisdom, which came through with crystal clear delivery in Shaner's seminar themes.
Shaner Sensei’s unique approach stems not only from his direct, long-term relationship to the founder of mind-body-unified Aikido, Koichi Tohei Sensei (through his role as uchideshi), but on his decades-long academic immersion into both the syncretic nature of Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido (which includes aspects of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shinto), and his deep exploration into world-class athletic performance training.
In this special visit from Dr. David E. Shaner to Boulder, Colorado, you’ll discover practical, embodied skills for peak performance—relaxation under pressure, genuine connection with others, and sustained focus—all which deliver key insights you can apply to work, relationships, sports, and personal challenges.
This is a special seminar that beginners and seasoned aikidoka of all affiliations, as well as the active adult and teen public, will definitely want to attend!
Three Core Skills That Change Everything
Participants will actively practice and internalize three transformative skills:
How to relax when it matters most — Learn to release unnecessary tension so your mind and body unify into a state of calm power, turning stress into centered action.
How to connect well with others — Practice ki extension and blending to build trust, resolve conflict, and create harmony in conversations, teams, and negotiations.
How to focus and sustain concentration — Develop mind-body coordination that sharpens presence and endurance, whether in boardrooms, on the field, or during creative work.
These aren’t abstract concepts
Through hands-on Ki Aikido practice—emphasizing mind-body unification rather than force—you’ll experience visceral “a-ha” moments: sudden realizations of how a simple shift in posture or breathing instantly improves your balance, confidence, and influence.
Many describe leaving Shaner’s seminars with tools that produce measurable, sustainable results in daily life, exactly as his corporate clients have for decades.
This workshop offers more than technique—it provides an embodied philosophy for living at your full potential.
Whether you seek personal growth, leadership edge, athletic improvement, or stress resilience, Shaner’s integrative approach delivers practical wisdom you can apply immediately.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to train directly with one of the world’s most accomplished Ki Aikido teachers and performance experts. Secure your spot and prepare for a weekend that could transform how you move through the world.
About David E. Shaner, PhD
Dr. David Edward Shaner brings a rare depth to One Dojo. As Principal of CONNECT Consulting LLC, he has spent more than four decades guiding cultural transformation and performance improvement for global leaders at Nissan, Caesar’s Palace, Frito-Lay, Gillette, Milliken, Duracell, and many others. He developed the Seven Arts change process, which fuses world-class athletic training, cross-cultural wisdom, and sociobiology—the biological basis of behavior.
Shaner Sensei is an 8th Degree Black Belt (Hachidan) with over 50 years of dedicated training in Shinshin Toitsu Aikido (Ki Aikido) and Ki Development. A direct student of founder Koichi Tohei, he serves as Senior Advisor to the Eastern Ki Federation and continues annual training in Japan.
His background as Professor Emeritus at Furman University (30 years teaching), former world-class skier, author of four books, and editor of 37 volumes in SUNY Press’s Philosophy and Biology series makes him uniquely qualified to bridge ancient mind-body principles with modern performance demands.
Seminar Pricing
Choose the registration level that works for your budget. We’re committed to making this event accessible to all, regardless of financial means.
We thank you in advance for choosing the Champion-level contribution; it helps us bring more life-enhancing traditional Eastern arts training to the Front Range.
Early Bird (E.B.) prices available until July 31, 2026. Regular prices start August 1, 2026.
Champion level E.B. $250 | Reg. $295
Standard level E.B. $195 | Reg. $225
Saver level E.B. $150 | Reg. $175
Seminar Lodging
We recommend, in order of proximity and lowest price:
Home stays are limited but may be available on a first come, first served basis. If interested, please contact us.
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