“…I got a ton of rewards out of the internship that I never even considered when I applied for the position. I ended up with a boost in confidence, an understanding of small business, and I got to meet lots of wonderful people and learn about the spirit and practice of Aikido (the free intro classes were really great).”
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I really enjoyed being in class with Oscar. We really had fun together; I could feel how proud he was, and I was very proud of him. I worked up a real sweat, and was surprised to find…
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It was a lot of fun to see the wonderful physical and spiritual exercises our young students are receiving by way of their involvement with AKSB. It’s really hard to get a good understanding of the class from the sidelines.
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January 25, 2012 by
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Check out Dane Smith’s photos of our Mixed ages class from a few weeks ago!
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December 22, 2011 by
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Documentary: Meet Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara
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I had the pleasure of attending the last part of the Gasshuku this weekend and observing the Shodan test by Andy Cranmer…
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When I first started taking aikido, if you told me I would be doing a 3 day gashuku only a year later, I would’ve called you crazy…
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Last weekend I attended the first Gasshuku that I’ve ever participated in. The words “wicked awesome” and “totally badass” don’t adequately convey my feelings on the subject…
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Beer Sommelier Leads Benefit Tasting
By Gabe Saglie – News-Press Correspondent
Photos: Nick StOegger
Can beer help make the world a better place?
Zach Rosen is hoping so. The young cicerone, or certified beer sommelier, is leading a beer tasting Saturday as a fundraiser for Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara, a nonprofit martial arts studio on East Mason Street. But it will also…
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