November 22, 2011
“To practice properly the Art of Peace, you must be ever-grateful for the gifts received from the universe, your family, Mother Nature, and your fellow human beings.”
~ Morihei Ueshiba “The Art of Peace”
~ Gratitude ~
From the Ashes…
Posted on January 4th, 2009
In 2008, we experienced fire in Santa Barbara. People lost their homes and belongings. But in the midst of that loss, they also gained opportunities for renewal, re-creation, and gratitude…
Santa Barbara News Press: On a Roll
Posted on February 19th, 2009
We are so grateful to the Santa Barbara News Press for covering our very first fundraiser as a nonprofit organization…
Visitor from the Netherlands – Lawrence Warry…
Posted on November 3rd, 2010
“Thank you for sharing your time with me during my visit to your dojo.” ~ Lawrence Warry, visiting from the Netherlands.
My First Impressions, by Adam Shippey
Posted on June 4th, 2011
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…
9-Year-Old On a ‘Roll’ with Fundraiser for Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara
Posted on July 26th, 2011
“This is the first time a member of our youth program has decided independently to raise funds for the dojo…”
Thank you Jacob Dominguez for your hard work and dedication to the dojo.
Report: Japan Relief Aikido Seminar, Alhambra CA
Posted on July 31st, 2011
Congratulations, and many thanks to the marvelous instructors who gave so willingly of their time and talent to making this event an artistic success…
Thank you to Ben & Jerry’s!
Posted on September 26th, 2011
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!
THANK YOU: 2011 Supporters So Far…
Posted on September 6th, 2011
The following individuals and organizations are making it possible for us to continue our work in 2011. Thank you again to all!
Dojos
- Aikido Eastside: Bellevue, Washington
- AKI Goleta Dojo: Goleta, California
- Jiai Aikido Members: San Diego, California
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~ Newsletter Archive ~
~ Video ~
Video: Thanksgiving Messages, 2011
Stay Tuned!
Baumann Productions has generously donated their services to create this year’s Thanksgiving Video. They assure us that it will be completed and ready to be emailed to everyone in the next day or two. This year’s video includes student interviews and action footage, some of which was gotten with the “Go Pro” camera strapped to the chest of one of the members of our Leadership Team as he trained! Check it out!
~ Video Archive ~
Video: Thanksgiving Messages, 2010
Posted on November 23rd, 2010
Thank you to Nick St.Oegger and Keith Moore for donating their time to create this wonderful Thanksgiving video!
~ Upcoming Events ~
Lia Suzuki Sensei in New York City
Posted on November 17th, 2011
Lia Suzuki Sensei will be in town and will be teaching our 7pm class on Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve. All ranks and affiliations are welcome.
More info: (212) 477-0899
Lia Suzuki Sensei in Philadelphia
Posted on November 14th, 2011
Sat, November 26, 2011
9:00AM – 12:00PM
Lia Sensei will be in town and we’ll have a special three hour keiko with her on the Saturday after Thanksgiving…
Kid’s Testing
Posted on July 18th, 2011
Sat, December 03, 2011
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Qualifying children and teens from both AKI California dojo will come together to test for their next belt on this day.
Kid’s Belt Ceremony & Dojo Social
Posted on July 18th, 2011Sat, December 17, 2011
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Children and teens from both AKI California dojo will come together on this day to receive their belts and certificates.
~ Announcements ~
Thanksgiving Holiday
Posted on July 25th, 2011The dojo will be closed Nov. 22 – Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving.
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
Thank you for your support!
Year End Holiday
Posted on July 25th, 2011
The dojo will be closed from Dec. 22 to Jan 02.
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
See you on the mat in 2012!
Dojo: 121A East Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mail: PO Box 351, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
805 870-5437 | aksb.org
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Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara is a California nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation.
All contributions are appreciated and gratefully accepted.
Related posts:
Weekly Digest: November 15, 2011 (Reports & Reviews: Black Belt Testing, Fall Gasshuku, Etc.)
Weekly Digest: November 08, 2011 (Video Archive: “Where Your Donations Dollars Go”, Upcoming Seminars, Etc.)
Weekly Digest: December 6, 2011 (Photos: Kids Testing, New Intern Spotlight, Grassroots Fundraisers, Etc.)
Weekly Digest: September 13, 2011
