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…
Category Archives: Community Projects
San Roque School Demonstration
Please join us! See our crew in action! We’ve been invited to give a demonstration for the kids at San Roque School on this day. Drop by and say hello… Location: Garden Street Campus Outdoor stage 2300 Garden Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Time: 1:30
Archive: Aikido and Schizophrenia
Aikido Kenkyukai Pennsylvania Ambler, Pennsylvania “…your Self was just forgotten and all you must do is remember it again. And it is larger and much more beautiful than you have imagined it to be…” October 11, 2006 The following letter is an act of bravery. When asked to write something describing his experiences as a…
Archive: AKSB Teams up with Fighting Back Mentor Program
(Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse) In regard to the collaboration of the two nonprofit organizations, Lee said to Suzuki, “I’m excited to finally work with you to help address the at-risk youth population in our city.” Check out this post from January, 2010 about AKSB teaming up with Fighting Back Mentor Program… This week,…
Archive: Aikido for Adults with Addiction and Comorbid Mental Health Issues
Penn Foundation Sellersville, Pennsylvania 1998 – 2001 “Upon reflection after the lesson, I realized that for more than two hours I focused on neither the past nor the future, neither on my failures nor my dreams. Instead I was able to concentrate on the moment, the now, and by doing so, experienced great serenity.” Intro…
Fall-A-Thon, 2010! Join us!
YOU ARE INVITED! Fall-A-Thon (Fall Roll-A-Thon Fundraiser) Tue, September 21, 2010 5:30PM to 7:30PM (Pacific) Santa Barbara, CA Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara Hosted by Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara I WANT TO ATTEND I CANNOT ATTEND BUT I WANT TO DONATE EVENT DETAILS Come join us! Now you have a chance to watch our members in action! Kids’ Roll-A-Thon*…
Archive: Helping the McKinley School (March 3rd, 2007)
“The Santa Barbara School District currently funds zero physical education, music, or other arts instruction at the city’s two neediest schools, Franklin and McKinley elementary schools. At the invitation of McKinley School and Century 21 A-Hart Realty, Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara volunteered to give an aikido demonstration at a fundraiser and donate 2 1-month gift…
Archive: Women’s Jail (La Morada Women’s Minimum Security Facility)
Back in 2001, Lia Sensei was asked to work with the women at La Morada Women’s Correctional Facility in Santa Barbara, California. She designed a series of Aiki Conflict Transformation…
CPA For Board Service
We’re looking for a Certified Public Accountant who would like to serve on our Board of Directors. If you are interested or know of a CPA who may be interested, please, call 805-870-5437 or email lia@aksb.org
Press Release: Get Involved! Local Aikido Nonprofit Expands its Team
From serving on the Board of Directors, to hammering nails, to clicking on “Tweet This” and “Share on Facebook”, Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara is inviting Santa Barbarans to join them in having a positive impact on our community. Today a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization announced that it is expanding its “team.” Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara…
Help a Family in Need
Family of 6; Father laid off from work… To whom it may concern: This letter is to tell you about my family. My name is Doris. I have four kids. They are Bryan (12 years old), Dario (7 years old), Erwin (5 years old), and Mario (3 years old). I live with my kids and…
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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...
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PHOTOS: Black Belt Celebration Party Dojo members celebrate Andy Cranmer's first-degree black belt.
Congratulations Andy!
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Brooks Institute Photoshoot Bryan Ruiz, Brooks Institute of Photography student, recently asked to conduct a photoshoot with Lia...
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