TweetKen Bernstein is a fourth-degree black belt of Kyokushin karate and therapist with a certification in psychoanalysis. Bernstein believes that while not immediately striking any similarity, psychotherapy and martial arts “delve into the science of mind, body, and spirit”. Bernstein has worked with several at-risk youth, and has found that a combination of martial arts…
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What is Aikido?
TweetAikido is both an exceptionally powerful and effective Japanese martial art, and a vastly challenging vehicle for self improvement and spiritual growth. It was developed by Ueshiba Morihei Sensei (1883-1969), also known as O-Sensei meaning ?great teacher?. O-Sensei mastered various martial forms including Jiujutsu (unarmed defence), Kenjutsu (sword), and Sojutsu (spear), and was regarded as…
AKI Santa Barbara presents: Gasshou, 2007, Schedule
Tweet AKI Santa Barbara presents: Gasshou, 2007 Saturday, January 20, 2007 Aikido Kenkyukai, Santa Barbara 411-B State Street 805-692-9850 gasshou@akisb.com In partnership with The Peace Academy, Santa Barbara For aikido practitioners of all levels 9:30 Same-Day Registration For prices and registration, click here. 10:00 Welcome/Gasshou Lia Sensei 10:15 Keiko (Class) Matt Sensei 11:00 Keiko (Class)…
AKI Santa Barbara presents: Gasshou, 2007, Registration
Tweet AKI Santa Barbara presents: Gasshou, 2007 Saturday, January 20, 2007 Aikido Kenkyukai, Santa Barbara 411-B State Street 805-692-9850 gasshou@akisb.com In partnership with The Peace Academy, Santa Barbara Fees: Please pay at the door by cash or check. No credit cards will be accepted at the door…) Aikido-ists Morning Only: $45 All Day: $60 Non-Aikido-ists…
AKI Santa Barbara presents: Gasshou, 2007, Partners
TweetAKI Santa Barbara presents: Gasshou, 2007 Aikido classes for beginner and advanced students Intro to aikido class for complete novices Demonstration (kids & adults) Reception music: Noah Churchill food: Kampai Sushi Space is limited to 25 aikido-ists and 25 non-aikido-ists. Register now to reserve your space. The Santa Barbara Dojo of Aikido Kenkyukai International cordially…
AKI Santa Barbara presents: Gasshou, 2007
TweetAKI Santa Barbara presents: Gasshou, 2007 Saturday, January 20, 2007 Aikido Kenkyukai, Santa Barbara 411-B State Street 805-692-9850 gasshou@akisb.com In partnership with The Peace Academy, Santa Barbara Instructors Lia Suzuki, 5th dan Aikido Kenkyukai International (AKI Santa Barbara Dojo) Santa Barbara, CA Lia Suzuki Sensei began Aikido in 1982. From 1987, for nine years, she…
AKI Santa Barbara Annual Fall Gasshuku and Demonstration
TweetSeptember 29 – October 1, 2006 The fall Gasshuku was a smaller affair than the one in spring. Most attendees were from our local dojo and there were no visiting instructors teaching. I don’t know if it was a result of that or in spite of that, but the energy level was high. Whether she…
Lia Suzuki Sensei Visits Bay Area Study Group
TweetThe SF Bay Area Aikido Study Group (“Aikido Dokokai”) was very happy to host Lia Suzuki Sensei to lead training at our evening class at Aikido of Fremont on August 6, 2006. Lia Sensei focused on posture, relaxation, and irimi feeling, leading us through an invigorating and rewarding two-hour class. Aikido of Fremont dojo-cho, Sunny…
AKI USA 10th Year Anniversary Gasshuku and Demonstration
Tweet June 23 – 25, 2006 After weeks of anticipation, my first Gasshuku. I’m nervous and excited. Nervous about whether training three times a day for three days will be too much to handle. Excited about facing that challenge and meeting the visitors who will train with us. Thursday night there is a little preview….
Dojo Trip to Japan
Tweet(Special Training and Demonstration with Ueshiba Doshu) Date: May 4th to 13th Place: Kamakura/Yokohama Area The members of the Adults’ Class of Aikido Kenkyukai International, Santa Barbara at 411-B State Street traveled to Japan in May for a week of training. The highlight of the trip was participation in a special annual demonstration and training…
AKI Santa Barbara Japan Trip Reports
Tweet(more photos coming soon from our photographer/Aikido friends in Japan) May 3 – 12, 2006 Last Train To Ofuna which train are we taking and where are we going i am having so much fun everyone I train with there is something worth knowing what time is kieko and what time is it now sweat,…