training opportunities and seminars, in person and online

online training

Live Online Training with Rick Hotton Sensei - broadcast from the Sanctuary

Sunday Morning Keiko online training:

We offer live classes on Zoom taught by Rick Hotton Sensei, one class each weekend, alternating days and times to be accessible for time zones around the world. These classes are open to all, regardless of style, experience level, or affiliation. Advance registration is required. Sunday Morning Keiko members receive a discount on the fee.

For the schedule and instructions to register, visit the Google calendar or the Facebook event page.

or email us at info@sundaymorningkeiko.org to register or with any questions.

West Wind Karate Dojo online membership:

We also offer remote membership in Hotton Sensei’s West Wind Dojo, with weekly live classes on Zoom. Hotton Sensei guides students through the curriculum he teaches at his home dojo, developed from 50+ years of his own practice and unique approach.

The material is introduced in the same order as students would be taught in person, adaptable to the prior experience level of each student. Class size is limited to allow for individual feedback. Membership is open to all.

For more information about this program, please visit this page: West Wind Dojo online membership

or contact us at info@sundaymorningkeiko.org.

Individual and Small Group online sessions:

Book lessons for yourself or a small group for individualized training and feedback from Hotton Sensei on Zoom. Sessions are one hour. The schedule varies and is flexible. Fee is $80 per student for individual session, $60 per student for two in a session, $50 per student for three in a session. Contact us at info@sundaymorningkeiko.org to discuss details.

To read more about the benefits of and reasons for online training, please click here: Why Online Training?

upcoming SMK events

Everyone is welcome, all styles, associations, and experience levels

Registrations:

To register for more than one person, select membership status and “add to cart” for each person, and fill out the registration form for each person’s contact info (can be the same contact info if registering for multiple people attending together). To check out after registrations are added to cart, click on the cart icon that will appear at the top of this page.

Contributions in support of costs:

We have not increased the prices for our events for years, although travel costs have gone up considerably in that time. We want to keep our training events as accessible as possible. We hesitate to raise fees, but there are costs involved in putting on the events. We know inflation is affecting everyone! However, if anyone is moved to offer an additional contribution beyond the registration fee to help ensure we can cover the costs, we would gratefully accept this generosity. It can be added to your cart with the button below. This is, of course, entirely optional.

Event details:

Event location: Petaluma Karate Club, 213 Western Ave, Petaluma CA

Session schedule for both Saturday and Sunday:

session 1: 11:00am to 12:30pm

lunch break

session 2: 3:00pm to 4:30pm

2026 marks Hotton Sensei’s 50th year teaching karate! You’re invited to join us during this milestone year to incorporate the fundamental principles he offers, distilled from his years of practice, exploration, and teaching. Our events are meant to cultivate deep learning and personal relevance for each student’s own journey, and to propagate these principles of movement into the future. There are no requirements other than your own curiosity and willingness, any style of practice or affiliation is welcome.

Event t-shirt available now, click here to order: California Fall Keiko 2026 shirt

events hosted by others

past events

2025 California Spring Keiko, April 12 & 13

2024 Florida Winter Keiko - February 23-25, 2024

Sarasota, FL

Sunday Morning Keiko is proud to host the ninth annual Florida Winter Keiko! We welcome practitioners from all styles to join us in a celebration of our keiko and a weekend filled with fellowship and goodwill.

To host an event contact info@sundaymorningkeiko.org