Check out Dane Smith’s photos of our Mixed ages class from a few weeks ago!
Category Archives: Impact
PHOTOS: Mixed Ages Class – Dec. 17, 2011
Kids and Teens Testing
From Teens’ Leadership Team Member, Chris Ziliotto
About 2 weeks ago, all little kids went through their first Aikido test. I could tell that all that sitting wasn’t easy for many of the kids but they made it all the way through.
Something that I thought was cool for the kids was…
Black Belt Testing: Spectator Impressions
I had the pleasure of attending the last part of the Gasshuku this weekend and observing the Shodan test by Andy Cranmer…
Fall Gasshuku: Teen’s Perspective
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…
My Thoughts And Feelings After Gasshuku
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…
Brews with a Purpose: SB News-Press – Oct. 6, 2011
Beer Sommelier Leads Benefit Tasting
By Gabe Saglie – News-Press Correspondent Photos: Nick StOeggerCan 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…
TV News Video: 9-Year-Old Raises $1,350 for his Dojo
We just received this video clip of the story that appeared on KEYT TV last month about Jacob’s fundraiser for the dojo…
View KEYT TV News Video
Introductions: New Intern, Daniel Chavira
Why I wanted to get involved?
As someone who has challenged myself in so many athletics. I am constantly searching to make body mind and soul as one. My journey has brought me to…
Teens’ Leadership Program: My First Impressions
I joined the Teens’ Leadership Team because I thought that it would be fun to be more involved in the dojo and have a wider view of how our dojo works. After having my first Teacher Apprenticeship Class…
Video Documentary Completed!
Our 7-minute documentary tracing our last two and a half years is finally complete! Check it out!
