Category Archives: Classes

Teens’ Perspective: Kids classes

Chris Ziliotto

“One of my goals for the remainder of my term is not only to see myself improve but also some of the kids…”

There are many different aspects of the kids classes, some are great and some not so much.

These last 2 Mondays, I taught the kids classes, the first class wasn’t too impressive and…

SPECIAL OFFER – Intro Package: 65% Off!

65 Off

Aikido Introductory Special
$80 Value.  Now $28!
Today through Sunday, April 29

Package includes 2 Intro Classes and FREE uniform.

Enter code AprilSpecial at checkout.

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No Class on May 7th

Just a heads up that there will be no class on Saturday, May 7th…

Introductory Deal: New Dojo Special!

In celebration of our recent move! Now through the end of the month!

• Kids & Teens: 2 Intro Classes & FREE Uniform – $20
• Adults: 2 Intro Classes & FREE Uniform – $30

http://bit.ly/StartAikido | 805 870-5437

New Dojo Introductory Special!

To celebrate our recent move to our new home, we’ll be running our “New Dojo Special” till the end of the month!

Kids & Teens: 2 Intro Classes & Uniform – $20
Adults: 2 Intro Classes & Uniform – $30

Press Release: Martial arts instructor moves classes to new site in Santa Barbara

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,…

Training and Fellowship at Aikido Kenkyukai, Los Angeles

A few years back, our good friend and dojo member Chris Coats left Santa Barbara to pursue his career in film-making in Los Angeles.  While we’ve missed him greatly, this event, which was at first so sad, now seems to have had a positive outcome – the possibility of an AKI dojo in Los Angeles!…

The Dream of AKI L.A. (Aikido Kenkyukai International, Los Angeles)

The dream of Aikido Kenkyukai Los Angeles began about the time I moved from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles four years ago. In fact, it might have even begun while I was moving… or while I was driving away from Santa Barbara… or while I was packing up my things… actually, I’m pretty sure I had the dream…

Das Williams: Year-End Fundraiser for Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara

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. –…

LAUNCHED: Grassroots Fundraiser – Rajju Bajracharya’s Year-End Fundraiser

Here’s the latest grassroots fundraiser.  This one was created by our Board Treasurer, Rajju Bajracharya. If you’d like to start a grassroots fundraiser on our behalf, click here. Dear Friends, Some of you may know that I recently became Board Treasurer of a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara (“AKSB”). AKSB is dedicated…

Archive: AKSB Gets TV Coverage on KPMR, Spanish-Speaking Channel

August 20, 2009

AKSB on TV!

About a year ago, Channel 38, KPMR TV did a story on our organization. Here’s the video…

“Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara got some air time on the Spanish-speaking channel, KPMR TV (cable channel 16; direct TV 38) for the launch of our sponsorship programs to provide Aikido training and mentoring to low-income and at-risk youth. Appearing in the video are…”