22nd Kinomichi Intensive Training Course in Garopaba - Brazil

Dear friends and students,

We are delighted to announce the 22nd Kinomichi Intensive Training Course, which will take place during the Carnival period, starting on 5 February in southern Brazil, at Praia do Ouvidor, Garopaba, Santa Catarina.

These 10-day gatherings of practitioners – beginners and trainee teachers from different cities across Brazil, South America and Europe – are fundamental and an indescribable privilege for the development of Kinomichi as a whole.

PROGRAMME

5–14 February 2026

Friday 5 Feb – arrival ritual and practice from 6 pm to 9 pm. Please arrive in good time!

Saturday to Tuesday – practice from 8 am to 2.30 pm with a break for a snack.

Wednesday 10 February – a free day for exploring the region, resting, dancing, music and fun outside the dojo!

Thursday to Saturday – practice from 8.00 am to 2.30 pm

Sunday 14 February – practice from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm, end-of-intensive-course ritual and farewell.

IMPORTANT

1. Please bring your Jo (wooden staff) and Bokken (wooden sword). If you do not have these or are unable to bring them, please let us know in advance.

2. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! UNTIL 12 JANUARY

3. For those travelling from afar, please remember that it is important to book your travel and accommodation* in good in advance.

INVESTMENT

Course fee: 1,950 brazilian reais

Hakamas: 1,800 brazilian reais

Instructors: 1,650 brazilian reais

Single day: 450 brazilian reais

Just one part, either before or after the Wednesday break: 1,500 brazilian reais

All fees, including single-day classes, can be paid in up to 5 instalments.

The details for booking the Intensive Course please write to Christiana at barcco.art@gmail.com.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Arrival in Garopaba via the BR 101 motorway, 80 km south of Florianópolis.

Nearest airport: Florianópolis, the capital. Please note: the quickest flights from Europe depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle. On arrival at Florianópolis airport, the most convenient way to travel is by taxi (R$240 / €45), but bear in mind that the Blablacar app works very well, as does the regular bus service run by the local company. If you’re travelling from far away, you can be picked up at the airport: please remember to let us know your arrival time in Florianópolis.

There are also direct buses from Porto Alegre and São Paulo to Garopaba.

Meeting point

Ouvidor Beach, part of the Gaia Village project, a farm comprising over 800 hectares of unspoilt land.

Meals (plant-based)

Meals are served daily as an all-you-can-eat buffet – all homemade, vegan and made with love!

10-day package, with the following meals included:

• breakfast at 7.00 am

• fruit + tea and coffee during the lesson

• lunch after lessons at 2.00 pm

All generously served: R$ 1,170

Including the option of soup and bread in the evening, every night: R$ 1,350

Once you’ve decided to come, please book your meals as soon as possible, bearing in mind that for this price, a minimum of 15 participants must have made their bookings.

Accommodation

In the area around the dojo there is a large, beautiful space for pitching tents, and cold showers.

Single mattresses are available; we don’t have many, but if you’d like one, you can ask to reserve one for yourself when you register, checking whether any are still available.

Conscious contribution towards the campsite: suggested amount R$ 200 (per tent).

Among the various accommodation options nearby, we’ve managed to secure two houses, which are within walking distance of the beach. These houses, surrounded by a large lawn, can accommodate up to 12 people. Please look into accommodation options in the area; we can help if you need it. However, each participant is responsible for choosing their own accommodation, taking into account comfort and general suitability.

This will be the 22nd Intensive Course, and we wish everyone lots of positive energy as you get ready!!!