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Video: Executive Director – Lia Suzuki
Appeal – 2009 Fund- Autumn Campaign
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Events
MAZQUE 30: Benefit for AKSB!
Volunteer Opportunities
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities. Some require a 3-month commitment. Others are on a project-completion commitment basis.
For more info, call 805-870-5437 or read more here.
Sponsorships, Sliding Scale & Scholarships:
We currently have sponsored openings for eligible under-privileged or at-risk youth. To take advantage of this opportunity, drop by the dojo or call 805-870-5437.
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Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara
“The Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the Art of Peace. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.”
~ Morihei Ueshiba “The Art of Peace”
Thank you for your support during our first year as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit organization! Here are some highlights of our eventful year…
January
We’re now a nonprofit!
“Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation. AKSB is dedicated to encouraging the practice of the Japanese non-violent martial art of aikido and promoting aikido as a positive and effective vehicle for self improvement and spiritual growth, and as a harmonious way to resolve everyday stress and conflict. In addition to offering traditional Aikido classes…”
February
We moved!!
Until we find a home of our own again, the Santa Barbara Buddhist Temple has been kind enough to open their doors to us full time.”
Santa Barbara News Press Coverage
“On A Roll: Aikido students host event to raise money for new facility”
March
Parents’ & Kids’ Class
April
AKSB Participates in “Free 4 the Weekend”
with The Counsel on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
“Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara will be joining other local businesses in an effort to fight substance abuse in the community. The way it works is that teens pledge to be drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free for the weekend.”
May
Jesusita Fire
For Jesusita Fire Evacuee’s…
Please join us. As our guest.
“Our sympathy goes out to all those affected by the Jesusita Fire. If you know of any families whose kids could benefit by attending our classes, please bring them in to join us – as our guest, of course.”
June
Santa Barbara Gang Violence Summit
“…the focus: … connecting the youth we work with to real and concrete summer programs.”
“On Thursday, June 18th, Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara’s Executive Director Lia Suzuki, participated in a 90-minute Summit called Building Community Connections: Gang Violence – Matching Youths with Summer Opportunities. The summit was organized by the Nonprofit Support Center…”
July
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…”
August
TV coverage
“Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara got some air time on the Spanish-speaking channel, KPMR TV for the launch of our sponsorship programs to provide Aikido training and mentoring to low-income and at-risk youth. Appearing in the video…”
Kids’ Summer Camp
Check out this video from the Kids Summer Camp and Testing !
Great job, everyone! …And a BIG thank you to our volunteers, Emily Carli and Elizabeth Cortez!
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September
Noozhawk: AKSB Kicks Off Facebook Challenge
The nonprofit will sponsor one child for every 20 new online fans it receives during September.
"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 become a fan of the AKSB Facebook page and will sponsor one child from a low-income family for every 20 new fans it receives beginning Sept. 1. The drive will end when AKSB has acquired 400 new fans or on Sept. 30 — whichever comes first..."
#27 Most Viewed Nonprofit YouTube Channel!
Last Sunday our YouTube Channel was awarded as one of the most viewed in the nonprofit category on YouTube! This helps us raise awareness about our cause. A big thank you to all you viewers who made that happen!
Check out our channel here.
Last Sunday our YouTube Channel was awarded as one of the most viewed in the nonprofit category on YouTube! This helps us raise awareness about our cause. A big thank you to all you viewers who made that happen!October
Volunteer Review
Would you recommend Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara?
Average Review 
(2 reviews)
by Elizabeth C. from Goleta, CA
“I volunteered for Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara (AKSB) as a administrative assistant over the summer, and was responsible in assisting in a broad range of interesting tasks. (No two days were alike!) It is very different then any of my other volunteer positions…”
November
Fall Seminar with Lia Suzuki Sensei and Black Belt Testing
Check out the photos & video that our new volunteer Danielle took of the seminar and Werner’s shodan test!
Video: Thanksgiving Message from the Kids!
The AKSB kids have put together this Thanksgiving message to all our volunteers, contributors, and supporters.
Watch it on our YouTube Channel!
December
Kids’ Testing Day: December 5, 2009
By: Jerry Chen
Our newest member of adults’ class is Jerry Chen, a student at the renowned photography school Brooks Institute. Jerry was kind enough to take some beautiful shots of the kids’ testing day recently.
(If you’d like to join Jerry and other volunteers in contributing articles, photos, and/or video, please register here.)
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