The nonprofit will sponsor one child for every 20 new online fans it receives during September. By Joni Kelly | Published on 08.31.2009 In an effort to raise awareness of its mission, Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara will begin a monthlong “fan drive” on Facebook. For the month of September, AKSB is challenging Facebook members to…
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Arte de la Paz
Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara “En el Arte de la Paz nunca atacamos. Un ataque es prueba de uno esta fuera de control.” Morihei Ueshiba - El Arte de la Paz Noticias Obama’s Summer Service Initiative: “United We Serve” “I’m calling on all of you to make volunteerism and community service part of your daily life and…
What is Aikido?
Aikido is both an exceptionally powerful and effective Japanese martial art, and a vastly challenging vehicle for self improvement and spiritual growth. It was developed by Ueshiba Morihei Sensei (1883-1969), also known as O-Sensei meaning “great teacher.” O-Sensei mastered various martial forms including Jiujutsu (unarmed defence), Kenjutsu (sword), and Sojutsu (spear), and was regarded as…
Ultima semana de campaña de verano
“El Arte de la Paz puede ser resumido asi: la verdadera victoria en la victoria misma.” Morihei Ueshiba – El Arte de la Paz Clases Aikido de niños: ahora se aceptan aplicaciones para el otoño/. “AKSB tiene espacios patrocinados para jovenes de bajos recursos/en riesgo. (pra favor aplique en persona)’ Prensa covertura en TV “Aikido…
The Art of Peace: Aug.25.09
Video: “Kids’ Camp Interview – Tan Pannak” 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 “The Art of Peace can be summed up like this: True victory is self-victory.” Morihei Ueshiba – The Art of Peace
Summer Fundraising Campaign: Final Week
To advance to the next video in the playlist before the current one has finished, please click the arrow on the right side of the video screen. Dear Art of Peace readers and AKSB supporters, We are in the final week of our Summer Fundraiser Campaign. If you have already made your tax-deductible donation to…
Update: 555 in 5
Only 400 more… 1000 Facebook Fans by the end of the summer! Suggest our page to your friends… (Time committment: 3 minutes)
TV coverage: AKSB’s sponsorship program on KPMR TV (Spanish-speaking channel)
AKSB on TV! Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara got some air time on the Spanish-speaking channel, KPMR TV (cable channel 16; direct TV 38) for the launch of our sponsorship programs to provide Aikido training and mentoring to low-income and at-risk youth. Appearing in the video are Lia Sensei and the father and son team of…
The Art of Peace: Aug.18.09
Video: “Kids’ Aikido Camp” 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 “You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment.” Morihei Ueshiba – The Art of Peace
The Art of Peace: Aug.11.09
Video: “Kids’ Aikido Camp” 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 “Grasp the essence and move on toward realization!” Morihei Ueshiba – The Art of Peace
Volunteer Interview: Elizabeth Ashley Cortez
Dear Friends, I have recently become a volunteer for Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara, an organization that offers a beneficial community for Santa Barbara youth by training its students in the art of aikido. I have lived in Santa Barbara for two years now, and I have seen the need for organizations such as AKSB, organizations…