I had the pleasure of attending the last part of the Gasshuku this weekend and observing the Shodan test by Andy Cranmer…
Category Archives: Testimonials
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…
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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.
The Aiki Way: Visit from Francis Takahashi Shihan
On 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…
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…
My First Impressions, by Adam Shippey
I feel more like myself every time I hit the mat, and I am grateful for the opportunity to get involved here at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara…
Review: Potomac Aikikai Spring Seminar with Lia Suzuki Sensei
“On April 15, 2011 Lia Suzuki Sensei 6th dan and Chief Instructor of Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara arrived in the Washington, DC area for the first of a 3 day seminar hosted by Potomac Aikikai…”
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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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