Formation of Aikido Kenkyukai Los Angeles has begun! Tatami were transported and are now in storage in LA while Chris and Junko continue their search for a suitable training space…
Category Archives: Volunteer
New Intern Intro: David Chrisman
Originally I wanted to get involved with Aikido Kenkyukai because the position sounded much more interesting and fun then the other jobs I had been searching for. After meeting Lia Suzuki, …
What I’ve learned from my internship at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara – Part 2
When it comes to computer skills, Lia is really a self-taught expert. She learned everything by herself. This is not usual for her generation. Even my generation, most people have no idea how to do those things. I really learn a lot from her. The best thing she taught me is…
What I’ve learned from my internship at AKSB- Part 1
How time flies! I’ve been an intern for Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara for a month. I really enjoy this job and I’ve learned a lot.
I would not say…
New Intern: Luying Zhuang (Erica)
My name is Luying Zhuang. My English name is Erica. I’m from mainland China. I’m the new intern of the dojo club. This is a very cool place. Lia is a very professional teacher and all the students are cute and hardworking. I really like this place and everything is going well so far. I’m…
Thank you to our Supporters So Far This Year!
The following businesses are making it possible for us to continue our work in 2011. Thank you again to all! Eve Konstantine Coaching: Santa Barbara, California A Jack of All Trades: Santa Barbara, California Become a corporate sponsor. Click here. Or call 805 870-5437 The following individuals and organizations are making it possible for us to…
Time Change for Moving Tatami Tomorrow
New meeting time: 9:30am, Sunday Feb. 6 We’ve moved! We’re taking our tatami to Los Angeles. Now we’ve got the place in LA to put the mats once we get there, we’ve got one truck and a couple people to help. We still need: One more truck And if possible we could use a couple…
Need a Place in SB or LA for our Tatami
Our new Santa Barbara space already has tatami, so our tatami will sooner or later (We hope sooner!) be heading down to Los Angeles for some classes down there. If you or anyone you know can donate some dry storage space either here in Santa Barbara or down in Los Angeles, please let us know….
Volunteer Opportunity: T-Shirt Sales to Benefit AKSB
We need folks to sell our new T-Shirts!! Please email us or call 805-870-5437 if you have the time and interest to take orders and payments for our new T-Shirts. The next upcoming opportunity is: Mixer: Tech Brew Place: Fess Parker Double Tree on Cabrillo Blvd. Date: Tuesday, Dec. 7 Time: 5-7 Proceeds support the work…
Articulate Kids at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara
At which I’m astonished to find that I’m probably not smarter than a 5th grader… I recently wrapped this shoot for a local nonprofit, Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara. The shoot, for which Nick and I donated our time and equipment (pats back), was a challenge. While we loved working with Lia Suzuki Sensei [Exec. Director of AKSB…
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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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