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📜 NEWS: AKI PA Update by Gene Buryakovsky

“I have gotten in the best shape I’ve been in over ten years, and it feels great. I love Aikido and want to train seriously more than ever”

It is really great to have Matt Sensei back in PA and teaching classes again! With our current training I have gotten in the best...

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Roll-A-Thon Results, December 2016
Ruben 133 rolls 502 cuts 0 donors $0
Julio 130 rolls 502 cuts 0 donors $0
Elishai 148 rolls 502 cuts 5 donors $195
Jamie 74 rolls 502 cuts 6 donors $100
Diego 123 rolls 502 cuts 0 donors $0
Charlie 45 rolls 260 cuts 0 donors $0

Help these kids...

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The People of Aikido Kenkyukai: Ellis Bahl

“I did Aikido for a few months in High School…Once I started training I got the bug and always knew that if I ever got back into martial arts, Aikido would be the one.”

  • Ellis Bahl, 28
  • Film Director
  • AKI Los Angeles

It took Ellis years of searching before he finally...

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📜 NEWS: AKI Pennsylvania Update, by Matt Bridi

“We intend to create a space where we can host visiting instructors like years past, and our members are very excited about this prospect.”

 

For the AKI Pennsylvania dojo 2016 has been a year of many changes, as we have had an increase in membership due to two AKI California...

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The Teens of Aikido Kenkyukai: Elishai Shapiro

“If you do Aikido, it takes away the stress of homework.”

  • Elishai Shapiro, 12
  • Student
  • AKI Los Angeles

Elishai, who began Aikido at age 9, has been training with Suzuki Sensei for 3 years. He wanted to try martial arts and then some friends who were training at the dojo, told...

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✳ The Teens of Aikido Kenkyukai: Kevin Coronado

“I continue Aikido because it’s fun now that I’ve gotten used to the training. I feel weird if I don’t keep doing it now. The benefits of training Aikido for me is good exercise and defense skills. Aikido is something I should stay with, and a part of me.”

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10 Benefits of Martial Arts Training for Tweens & Teens

Healthy Outlet for Excess Energy

As teens grow into their bodies, they go through phases where their physical coordination suffers. Teens need activities that continue to develop their motor skills and overall strength and conditioning, while also developing their smaller muscles, support...

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TEENS’ PERSPECTIVE: Changing My Lesson Plan on the Fly

“I was really surprised. I had gotten used to training with adults and stronger people. I barely had to do anything to get [the kids] to fall down.”

The following is from one of our youth members. As a member of the Teens’ Leadership Team, he is held to a higher standard for...

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1. Click here and choose Aikido Kenkyukai International USA for your nonprofit: Amazon Smile Supporting Aikido Kenkyukai

2. Whenever you shop on Amazon, remember to start shopping at ...

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⏺ The 7 Most Important Points to Consider When Choosing a Martial Arts School

The 7 Most Important Points to Consider When Choosing a Martial Arts School

You are about to make an important and lasting decision. You intuitively understand that picking a martial art has more implications for long-term mental and physical health than just picking a gym or fitness activity....

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The People of Aikido Kenkyukai: Chris Ziliotto

“I definitely owe a good chunk of my calm demeanor and confidence to Aikido…Aikido is like the yoga of martial arts and many consider it a form of movement meditation.”

  • Chris Ziliotto, 18
  • Student
  • AKI Santa Barbara

Chris, who began at age 11, has been training with Suzuki...

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