Fighting Back Mentor Program and Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse “It was wonderful to see the demonstrations as performed by youth who are so focused and dedicated.” ~ Juliana Lee - Mentor Program Coordinator Testimonial: Past collaboration between Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara and the Counsel on Drug and Alcohol Abuse If you’re having trouble viewing this video,…
Monthly Archives: January 2010
The Art of Peace: Jan.21.10
Forward this email to a friend Video: Executive Director – Lia Suzuki Appeal – 2009 Fund- Autumn Campaign If you’re having trouble viewing this video, click here. Sponsorships & 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. Beginners’…
Daily Sound: Aikido Instructor Promotes Nonviolence
By RAY ESTRADA — Jan. 19, 2010 After receiving her sixth-degree black belt in the Japanese martial art of aikido this week, Lia Suzuki is into her second year of providing South Coast residents with a path toward peace. Since starting her nonprofit organization – Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara – a year ago, Lia Suzuki…
Volunteer Day
Want to get involved? Come join us for one of our volunteer days. (More details below…) We meet on designated: Weekdays: at various coffee shops such as Coffee Cat. Saturdays: 10:30am @ Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara Stay the whole time or just 10 minutes, depending on your availability and the task you volunteer for. It’s…
Photos: MAZQUE 30 Benefit for AKSB by 805LiVe
Check out these great photos of the MAZQUE 30 Benefit! Courtesy: James Volker, 805LiVe We’d like to thank James Volker for his time to cover the benefit that Justin Michael threw on our behalf. Beautiful photos, James! Thank you for documenting an event to be remembered in the history of our first year as a nonprofit!…
Photos: MAZQUE 30 Benefit for AKSB by Annie Jacobsen
Check out these great photos of the MAZQUE 30 Benefit! Courtesy: Annie Jacobsen We’d like to thank Annie Jacobsen for taking so many great photos at the benefit that Justin Michael threw on our behalf. Beautiful photos, Annie! Thank you for documenting an event to be remembered in the history of our first year as a…
Video: Mazque 30 Benefit for AKSB
Check out this great video of the MAZQUE 30 Benefit! We’d like to thank Jack Kimball for donating his time to cover the benefit that Justin Michael threw on our behalf. Beautiful work you’ve done here, Jack! Thank you for documenting an event to be remembered in the history of our first year as a…
Mazque 30 Benefit for Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara
Over 200 people attended Justin Michael’s “MAZQUE 30 Benefit” in 2010, where he succeeded in raising nearly $3,500 on our behalf by asking friends and family to donate to AKSB instead of giving him gifts for his 30th birthday…
AKSB Teams up with Fighting Back Mentor Program
(Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse) This week, our Executive Director and Head Instructor Lia Suzuki Sensei, will be meeting with Juliana Lee, the Mentor Program Coordinator from Fighting Back Mentor Program, part of the Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse. Fighting Back Mentor Program is a school-based mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with 4th-8th grade students in South…