Monthly Wrap-Up: October, 2011

Hi, my name is Yuki.  I’m from Japan and studying in California. I am an intern for the non-profit organization Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara (“AKSB”). This is not because I am Japanese – I have never practiced Aikido before. Interestingly, I…

こんにちは、私は寒川侑紀（さむかわゆうき）、サンタバーバラでマーケティングを勉強しています。最近、合気道研究会サンタバーバラでインターンを始めました。。。

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Getting on the mat for the first time is a different experience. I felt about a million different emotions at once stepping onto the mat: excitement, fear, and definitely nervous anticipation. I remember thinking to myself “I really hope they don’t throw me too hard.” However…

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When I heard that we were going to start teaching preschool children aikido, I thought to myself that this is something that should not have been attempted. I was sketchy on coming to help and was not sure how it was going to all go down.

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Calvin Luong is a fairly new intern at the dojo. He just graduated from UCSB, majoring in Film & Media Studies and is volunteering his time at the dojo by taking beautiful pictures and creating wonderful videos of our Aikido classes. Check out this new video Calvin created showcasing Aikido’s kid’s and teen’s program.

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Beer Sommelier Leads Benefit Tasting

Can beer help make the world a better place?

Zach Rosen is hoping so. The young cicerone, or certified beer sommelier, is leading a beer tasting Saturday as a fundraiser for Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara, a nonprofit martial arts studio on East Mason Street. But it will also…

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Beer and food expert Zach Rosen will lead a fundraiser at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara, or AKSB, at 121A E. Mason St. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8.

Rosen is considered the world’s youngest certified “cicerone”or sommelier for beer. He will present a variety of cheeses, chocolates and beers in a setting that will allow attendees to experience how these flavors compliment and contrast each other.

“I strongly agree with the values that the martial art of Aikido promotes and think…”

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Oct. 8 fundraiser with Zach Rosen will benefit the nonprofit martial arts organization

Beer and food expert Zach Rosen will lead a fundraiser at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara at 121A E. Mason St. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8.

Rosen is considered the world’s youngest certified “cicerone” or sommelier for beer. He will present…

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Thank you!

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all those who donated and/or attended our Beer Tasting and Pairing Event this past Saturday! The event was a great success.

Specifically, thank you once again to Zach Rosen,  Union Ale, Whole Foods Market, Santa Barbara and SomaTruffles.com for…

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A big shout out to Ben & Jerry’s and all those who participated in their Back to School Special for AKSB!  The Santa Barbara shop, located in Paseo Nuevo donated 30% of all AKSB purchases back to the organization.

Thanks again, Everyone!

We’re in need of an All-in-One Printer for our new office space!

If you’d like to donate a printer, or the dollar amount for us to purchase it please contact us:

•  administration@aksb.org
• (805) 870-5437