Here’s part of a review about our recent demonstration in Carpinteria for Fighting Back Mentor Program. To Juliana, staff, and volunteers: Thank you! We had a great time!
“…Capoeira was followed by a demonstration of students from the studio of Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara lead by Sensei Lia Suzuki. South Coast Karate was represented by Sensei Brian Jordan and student, Anthony, who pulled up a group of willing attendees to learn some basic Karate moves during the demonstration portion of the event. The final demonstration was by Teri McDuffie of Santa Barbara Women’s Self Defense and a couple helpers. … the next portion of the event: the interactive parts!!”
“We had the kids break into three groups, according to age. Our groups were lead by: Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara, South Coast Karate, Believe and Achieve Fitness with Melanie Elkin & the Promotora Program with the Diabetes Resource Center of Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Women’s Self Defense.”
“Sensei Lia and her team had kids of all ages participate. The littlest of the bunch partcipated in fun relays…a simple way to get them up and moving!! The older kids were taught some basic Aikido moves, and then practiced in pairs. Sensei Brian and Anthony showed the kids how to kick and punch and then had them compete to see who was best listening.”
“Everyone who attended (nearly 70 people!) had a great time and learned fun, new ways to stay active and healthy overall. Many, many thanks to our AMAZING contributors and teachers (and students!) from Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara…”
You can read more and view more photos on the Fighting Back Mentor Program’s Blogspot. Again, thank you to all the staff and volunteers of the Fighting Back Mentor Program!
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