THE TRAIN CLANKED and rattled through the suburbs of Tokyo on a drowsy spring afternoon. Our car was comparatively empty – a few housewives with their kids in tow, some old folks going shopping. I gazed absently at the drab houses and dusty hedgerows. At one station the doors opened, and suddenly the afternoon quiet…
Monthly Archives: July 2009
The Art of Peace: Jul.28.09
Video: “Kids’ Interviews” If you’re having trouble viewing this video, click here. Sponsorships & Scholarships: Beginners’ Class Photo: Minmyo Kim More info… Find us everywhere! Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara “If your opponent strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or breaks against anything. On…
Collaboration with Police Activities League
Today our Executive Director and Head Instructor Lia Suzuki spoke with Judith Fuentes, the Program Director of Santa Barbara Police Activities League to discuss future collaboration. Interested youth from Police Activities League programs are invited to fill out applications to be considered for sponsorship in a program at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara. Ms. Fuentes and…
St. Louis Employs Martial Art of Aikido to Redirect Misguided Teens
Students entering the program have already shown, in their first week, growth outside of class in the frequency of their bullying and physical retribution. They think more frequently of aikido and less frequently of responding to violence with violence. Yet another city is now employing the martial art of aikido as a vehicle for safely…
Juveniles Graduate from Court System’s Aikido Program
“I think a lot of these kids are used to fighting with people. A striking art, in my opinion, leads them in the direction they’re already going. With aikido, I’m showing them that there is more than one way to deal with a situation, and most are not head first.” Kudos to Washington County Juvenile…
The Art of Peace: Jul.21.09
Video: “Kids’ Testing” If you’re having trouble viewing this video, click here. Sponsorships & Scholarships: Beginners’ Class Photo: Minmyo Kim More info… Find us everywhere! Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara “Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.” Morihei Ueshiba – The Art of Peace
Board Opportunity
We’re currently seeking candidates to expand and restructure our board of directors. Some specific positions include: Board Secretary Board Treasurer Directors Board responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Outreach & advocacy Fundraising If you would like to be involved or know of someone who you think would be a “good fit” for our organization,…
The Art of Peace: Jul.14.09
Video: “No Excuses” See you at our Beginners’ Class… If you’re having trouble viewing this video, click here. Sponsorships & Scholarships: Beginners’ Class Photo: Minmyo Kim More info… Connect with us… Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara “There is no enemy of love. There is no discord in love. Aikido is the realization of love.” Morihei Ueshiba…
Esta o esa tecnica?
Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara “Tribalizar con esta y aquella tecnica no sirve de nada. Simplemente actua decisiveamente sin reserva!” Morihei Ueshiba – The Art of Peace Noticias Sr. Santa Barbara: Larry Crandell “Que hagas de tu vida un patrón diseñada y re-deseñada por tu corazón.” ~ Larry Crandell, Sr. Nuestro Directora Executiva e Instructora principal, Lia…
Forum: Martial Arts Training and Gang Reduction
An article entitled “Exposing the gangs’ secrets” by Rafe Arnott recently ran in The Times. The article includes plenty of insights into the psychological lure of gang society on our youth and reports on a forum that was recently held, entitled “Secrets Gangs Never Tell.” The forum featured speaker and gang expert, Mike Knox. Three…