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Aikido, Farming, and the Universe: Words from a Millennial, Beginner Aikido-ka

ā€œBeing engulfed in Aikido with a master from Japan will be the stepping stone I know I will need in order to get to the higher version of my BEING.ā€

StonesI made a conscious decision to join Lia Suzuki Sensei and her Aikido class in Santa Barbara, and the energy was amazing.Ā  At that time, I was over...

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TEENS’ PERSPECTIVE: My Year on Leadership Team

ā€œDuring this time I learned how to be a bigger part of the dojo, but more importantly, how to teach. I was very scared, because I didn’t think I was ready. But I tried, and succeeded.ā€

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

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The People of Aikido Kenkyukai: Won (David) Choi

ā€œAikido’s like a puzzle I’m trying to figure out. I find it fascinating. I forget about everything else on my mind for the duration of the class. Add the fact that it’s a great work out, by the end of class I feel pretty relaxed and refreshed, mentally and physically.ā€

  • David Choi,Ā 32
  • Adminis...
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Martial Arts: The Kids of Aikido Kenkyukai: Kai S.

ā€œAikido makes me feel strong, good and helps me make new friends.Ā I love my mommy for getting me into Aikido.ā€

  • Kai, 6
  • Student

Kai, who began Aikido at age 5, has been training with ChrisĀ Sensei for almost a year. Brought by his momĀ who heard about the dojoĀ through word of mouth, KaiĀ joine...

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NEWS: AKI UK, by Nick Barnett

Purpose

My aikido journey started with AKI in Australia with Steve-sensei and continued in Japan with senseisĀ Murase, Yass, Chris and Otsuka. It was a transformative experience that expanded my self-awareness and opened me up to a new level of trust in myself and others.

The AKI philosophy of deve...

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šŸ“œ NEWS: AKI PA Update by Gene Buryakovsky

ā€œI have gotten in the best shape I’ve been in over ten years, and it feels great. IĀ love Aikido and want to train seriously more than everā€

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 shape I’ve been in over t...

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Roll-A-Thon Results, December 2016
Ruben 133 rolls 502 cuts 0Ā donors $0
Julio 130 rolls 502 cuts 0Ā donors $0
Elishai 148 rolls 502 cuts 5 donors $195
Jamie 74 rolls 502 cuts 6 donors $100
Diego 123Ā rolls 502 cuts 0Ā donors $0
Charlie 45Ā rolls 260 cuts 0Ā donors $0
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The People of Aikido Kenkyukai: Ellis Bahl

ā€œI 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.ā€

  • EllisĀ Bahl, 28
  • Film Director
  • AKIĀ Los Angeles

It took Ellis years of searching before he finally found his perfect dojo....

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šŸ“œ NEWS: AKI Pennsylvania Update, by Matt Bridi

ā€œWe intend to create a space where we can host visiting instructors like years past, and our members are very excited about this prospect.ā€

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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 members moving ba...

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The Teens of Aikido Kenkyukai: Elishai Shapiro

ā€œIf you do Aikido, it takes away the stress of homework.ā€

  • Elishai Shapiro, 12
  • Student
  • AKI Los Angeles

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

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✳ The Teens of Aikido Kenkyukai: Kevin Coronado

ā€œI continue Aikido because it’s fun now thatĀ 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.ā€

  • Kevin Coronado, 14
  • Student

Kevin, wh...

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