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Events and Demonstrations

Mazque 30: Benefit for AKSB (Photos by James Volker - 805 LIVE)

One of our supporters, Justin Michael turned 30 and used the event as an opportunity to raise funds and raise awareness for our cause. (http://is.gd/5J1lx) Instead of gifts, Justin asked that people donate to Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara. Thank you, Justin and thank you, Jack Kimball for this fabulous video you produced! From the MAZQUE YouTube channel: "Founder Justin JMike! Michael celebrates his 30th birthday at Blue Agave in Santa Barbara, California to benefit the kids at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara featuring DJs Soren and Patrick. Video produced by Jack Kimball.

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AKI Santa Barbara 5th Anniversary Gasshuku and Demo (5/28/04)

We celebrated our 5th year in Santa Barbara. Jean Rene Sensei came from Canada and Berin Sensei from Australia, along with various guests from California and Pennsylvania.

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01/20/2007: Gasshou for Peace

Day-long event Group Gasshou (Meditation/Prayer) Adults' Class with Matt Bridi Sensei Adults' Class with Lia Suzuki Sensei Intro Class Kids' and Adults' Demonstration for the public All Photos: Thomas Long

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Community Service

03/03/2007: McKinley School Demo

The McKinley School was unable to pay the salary of their beloved gym teacher. They had a fundraiser and asked Aikido Kenkyukai to donate their time by giving an aikido demonstration.

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Gasshou 3/23/11

“Gasshou” (putting the palms together) We invite people from age 3 to 100 (aikido practitioners and non-practitioners, alike) to sit in meditation/prayer/silence between the teens & adults beginners class. Proceeds to benefit Japan Tragedy survivors.

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Adults

Fall Gasshuku (Nov 5-7, 2010)

Taken by Nick St.Oegger of University of California's Daily Nexus. Gasshuku was 3 days, led by Lia Suzuki Sensei, Aikikai 6th dan

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Saturday Class

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Lia Suzuki Sensei Gasshuku in Pennsylvania

Lia Suzuki Sensei's annual visit to Aikido Kenkyukai Pennsylvania

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05/2006: Training Trip to Japan

Members from the adults' class took a trip to Japan, where they had the opportunity to train with Takeda Sensei and other AKI instructors. The trip culminated with participation in the annual spring training and demonstration with the Doshu (grandson of the founder of aikido) at the famous Hachiman Shrine.

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Kids

Belt Ceremony

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Iaon Pohlit's Portfolio

Photos by Iaon Pohlit For more info on Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara, please visit this page: http://bit.ly/-Ian-Pohlits-Aikido-Intro!

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Jacob's Roll-a-Thon Fundraiser

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Nick St.Oegger's Photos

Nick St. Oegger a photog from the Daily Nexus recently visited us and captured these great images. Check them out!

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01/01/2006: Oya-Ko Keiko (Parents' & Kids' Class)

Kids brought their parents so they could teach them basic aikido techniques and show them what they've learned so far. Parents got a greater appreciation for how hard their kids work each week.

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08/2005: Kids' Gasshuku (Summer Camp)

Aikido: Kids' Summer Camp, 2005; Afternoon at the beach for races, swimming, suika wari (watermelon splitting), and sumo! Morning at the dojo: class, testing, and sign language. ...Oh. And games and races!

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03/10/07: Parents' and Kids' Class

Kids brought their parents so they could teach them basic aikido techniques and show them what they've learned so far. Parents got a greater appreciation for how hard their kids work each week.

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Europe

Scotland Aikido

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Munich Aikido

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Paris Aikido

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Other Stuff

Moving Tatami to Los Angeles

Members volunteered to move mats to Los Angeles for the inception of Aikido Kenkyukai Los Angeles

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New Dojo Cleaning & Renovation Day

Members cleaned and renovated the dojo in preparation for our Seminar Weekend!

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