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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…
Best WordPress Shopping Cart Plugin
Thank you to Tribulant Software for their recent donation of our fantastic, new shopping cart!
We needed an efficient and easy way to get Fred Hill’s hip and cool AKSB T-Shirts and Hoodies to our fans. We tried various plugin’s during our testing period and in the end…
Aikido Experience (合気道を通して)
Hi, my name is Yuki. I’m from Japan and studying in California. I am an intern for the non-profit organization Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara (“AKSB”). This is not because I am Japanese – I have never practiced Aikido before. Interestingly, I…
こんにちは、私は寒川侑紀（さむかわゆうき）、サンタバーバラでマーケティングを勉強しています。最近、合気道研究会サンタバーバラでインターンを始めました。。。
Teen’s Perspective: Aikido is for Everyone
When I heard that we were going to start teaching preschool children aikido, I thought to myself that this is something that should not have been attempted. I was sketchy on coming to help and was not sure how it was going to all go down.
Reminder: Kids’ Summer Camp Early Registration Discount Ends Friday at Midnight!
TweetNormally $160. Register by July 30th for just $135! Register here. YOU ARE INVITED! Kids’ Gasshuku (Summer Camp) From Sat, August 13, 2011 10:00AM(Pacific)To Sun, August 14, 2011 4:30PM 121A East Mason St., Santa Barbara, CA Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara Hosted by Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara I WANT TO ATTEND I CANNOT…
The Aiki Way: Visit from Francis Takahashi Shihan
TweetOn May 21st, our dojo was paid a visit by a very special sensei, Francis Takahashi, founder of Aikido Academy USA in Los Angeles. All of us aikidoka had been working furiously the entire weekend previous, to prepare the dojo for our esteemed guest. Happily, we pulled it together quite well, so I personally felt…
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…
