2025 Fall Retreat at Lake Tahoe
New this year - We have invited Alan Vann Gardner (6th Dan - Two Rock Aikido) and Dennis Wheeler (5th Dan - San) to teach alongside Truckee Aikido's Kahlil Johnson (5th Dan) and Sally Jones (3rd Dan)
Join us September 18-21 2025 at Lake Tahoe.
Training Thursday & Friday evenings; all day Saturday; and Sunday morning.
Join us at Lake Tahoe
Training Schedule
Thursday:
- Arrive early to enjoy the Lake
- 5 PM - 6:30 PM Weapons Class on the Beach
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Potluck Dinner
Friday:
- 8 AM-9 AM - Tai Chi / Weapons Class on the Beach
- 9:30 AM - Lake time or group hike
- 12-2 PM: Dojo building - Incline Village Rec Center - lunch provided for those who can help
- 5-7PM: Aikido Class Incline Village Rec Center
Saturday:
- 8 AM-9 AM - Tai Chi / Weapons Class on the Beach
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Aikido Classes at Incline Village Rec Center
- 3-5 PM: Aikido Classes at Incline Village Rec Center
- 6 PM: Local's favorite Billy McCulloch from Dragonfly Eats will be offering a spectacular Lake Front dinner with Udon Bowls, Ahi & Beet Poke, Fall Salads and citrus deserts.
Sunday:
- 8AM-9 AM - Tai Chi / Weapons Class on the Beach
- 10:30 AM -12:30 PM Aikido Classes at Incline Village Rec Center
- Pot Luck for those who are staying one more night
Incline Village Recreation Center is located at 980 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451.
For a small fee you are welcome to use their indoor lap pool on our training days there.
Schedule is subject to change
Activities, Tahoe Fun + Private Pier
The seminar schedule is designed to allow for rich training and connection as well as time to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe, good food and good company. We have access to a private pier close to Speedboat Beach for hanging out, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking etc. any time from Thursday thru Monday morning.
- Arrive early on Thursday to enjoy bonus lake time or a hike.
- Thursday evening after class we will gather for a lakefront pot luck dinner.
- Friday morning - join us for a walk/hike before setting up the mats at the Incline Rec Center at noon
- Saturday evening - Local's favorite Billy McCulloch from Dragonfly Eats will be offering a spectacular Lake Front dinner with Udon Bowls, Ahi & Beet Poke, Fall Salads and citrus deserts.
- Sunday after class - stay awhile for more bonus lake time
Private pier + dinners located at 9838 Lake Street, Kings Beach
Lodging
Lakefront housing with options of private or shared rooms will be available on a first come first served basis. Stay tuned for when booking opens in early July
Various other lodging options are available in Kings Beach. We recommend you secure lodging asap as Tahoe is a popular destination.
Go to www.gotahoenorth.com/lodging for hotels/motels; or airbnb or vrbo for rental options in or near Kings Beach or Crystal Bay.
Camping
· Blue Waters Lodge & RV Park Kings Beach
· Primitive camping Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park, Nevada 3 miles south of Incline Village
Enjoying good food together at the Lake
- Pot luck on Thursday evening
- Catered Dinner on Saturday night. Friends and family welcome ($55 per person. Includes dinner, desert and drinks). Reservation required.
- Pot luck on Sunday evening for anyone staying an extra night
Dinners are located at 9838 Lake Street, Kings Beach
Contact us
Questions ? email us at AikidoTruckee@gmail.com
Hope you can join us.Kahlil, Sally, Dennis and Alan