~ Announcements ~ June 31 – July 5: Dojo Closed for Independence Day ~ Upcoming Events ~ ~ Guest Contributions ~ ~ Sponsorship Opportunity ~ Dojo: 121A East Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Mail: PO Box 351, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 805 870-5437 | aksb.org – – – – – – – – -…
Monthly Archives: June 2011
NEWS ADVISORY/PHOTO OPP – Top European martial arts teacher featured in Santa Barbara workshop
NEWS ADVISORY/PHOTO OPP CONTACT: (805) 870-5437 aksb@aksb.org REGISTER: http://bit.ly/AndreCognard June 22 Santa Barbara seminar features top French martial arts teacher and his students One of Europe’s top martial arts instructors will give a special class in Santa Barbara June 22 to help raise funds for a South Coast nonprofit organization. Eighth-degree aikido instructor André Cognard Shihan,…
Weekly Digest: June 21, 2011
~ Announcements ~ One night only! André Cognard Shihan, 8th dan, from France (See below…) June 31 – July 5: Dojo Closed for Independence Day ~ Upcoming Events ~ ~ Guest Contributions ~ ~ Sponsorship Opportunity ~ Dojo: 121A East Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Mail: PO Box 351, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 805…
The Aiki Way: Visit from Francis Takahashi Shihan
On May 21st, our dojo was paid a visit by a very special sensei, Francis Takahashi, founder of Aikido Academy USA in Los Angeles. All of us aikidoka had been working furiously the entire weekend previous, to prepare the dojo for our esteemed guest. Happily, we pulled it together quite well, so I personally felt…
Sponsor a Donation Box
And support the dojo. For every $20 you donate on our Donation Box web page, we’ll put your company’s name and logo on one of our donation boxes, which are placed in various high-traffic locations around town. Go to http://bit.ly/Sponsor-A-Box Click on “Give Now.” Enter your payment info Send your company’s logo and contact info to…
Introductions: New Intern, Daniel Chavira
Why I wanted to get involved?
As someone who has challenged myself in so many athletics. I am constantly searching to make body mind and soul as one. My journey has brought me to…
Teens’ Leadership Program: My First Impressions
I joined the Teens’ Leadership Team because I thought that it would be fun to be more involved in the dojo and have a wider view of how our dojo works. After having my first Teacher Apprenticeship Class…
Weekly Digest: June 7, 2011
~ Announcements ~ June 10: No Regular Class Due to Basics Seminar June 31 – July 5: Dojo Closed for Independence Day ~ Guest Contributions ~ ~ Upcoming Events ~ Dojo: 121A East Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Mail: PO Box 351, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 805 870-5437 | aksb.org – – -…
My First Impressions, by Adam Shippey
I feel more like myself every time I hit the mat, and I am grateful for the opportunity to get involved here at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara…
New! Online Members’ Section of aksb.org
You may have noticed that we now have an online area for members only on our web site with student handbooks, fliers, etc. You can enter it by clicking on “Members” at the bottom, right-hand corner of any page on our site. You’ll need to register first and then let us know so we can…
Weekly Digest: June 1, 2011
~ Announcements ~ Independence Day Holiday: Dojo Closed , June 31 – July 5 ~ Guest Contributions ~ ~ Photos ~ ~ Upcoming Events ~ Dojo: 121A East Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Mail: PO Box 351, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 805 870-5437 | aksb.org – – – – – – – – -…