Monday, the 23rd, I had the opportunity to venture to Santa Barbara High School to help with a presentation about Aikido. Going to the high school, being in only 8th grade, was a humbling experience for me but I had fun.
The feedback from the students was great and Sensei and I could tell they wanted to learn more…
On December 19th, the kids from the Santa Barbara School of Squash, located at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club came to the dojo on a field trip. They joined our Tweens’ & Teens’ Class and seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves!
Before awarding your family with sponsorship or sliding scale, we first must determine if your child likes Aikido. For this reason, we begin with our Low Income Intro Special (2 introductory classes and a uniform) for $10.
How to apply…
We just received this video clip of the story that appeared on KEYT TV last month about Jacob’s fundraiser for the dojo…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (805) 870-5437 aksb@aksb.org The nonprofit Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara has moved to a new “dojo,” or training hall at 121 East Mason St. to better serve its students and the community. For the past two years, Sensei Lia Suzuki, the chief instructor, has taught classes at the Santa Barbara Buddhist Temple,…
By Dan Posney of Anahata Martial Arts of Santa Ynez Valley:
“I recently had the honor and privilege of attending the Saturday Kid’s Class at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara (my second visit to the dojo). I remember watching two brothers setting up the mats for class. One by one…and there were a lot…carrying each on their backs…”
I’ve made a goal to raise $1,000 for Aikido Kenkyukai this month. I hope you’ll click on the link and give a hand. Every little bit helps and this program helps kids find ways for fitness and non violent resolutions. Please click here.
Check out Assembly Man Williams’ online fundraiser for Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara. Thank you for your support, Mr. Williams! Please consider making a contribution to Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara, an organization that promotes aikido as a positive and effective vehicle for self improvement and spiritual growth and one that I am proud to support. –…
On Thursday, June 18th, Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara Executive Director Lia Suzuki participated in a 90-minute Summit called “Building Community Connections: Gang Violence – Matching Youths with Summer Opportunities.”…
Check out this video to see what Youth Services Specialists Program Director Selena Rockwell of the Counsel on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse had to say when she visited our aikido class…
March 20, 1997 Bucks County, Pennsylvania “I think I have a lot more self confidence and focus now. I know that I can get through tough challenges because I proved to myself that I can keep going when I have to. To this day, more than five years later, I’m still realizing the benefits of…
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Violence Mayeda is a fan of MMA. Even so, he states, "Even as fans of MMA, we must admit that the sport is a... 
PHOTOS: Black Belt Celebration Party Dojo members celebrate Andy Cranmer's first-degree black belt.
Congratulations Andy!
Brooks Institute Photoshoot Bryan Ruiz, Brooks Institute of Photography student, recently asked to conduct a photoshoot with Lia... 
