Aiki Extensions sponsors and supports an array of programs that apply aiki principles in areas including peacemaking, education, business, leadership, youth outreach, veterans, trauma recovery, and more.

 

The PeaceCamp Initiative (PCI)

Peace in the Middle East. A few kids at a time.

The PeaceCamp Initiative (PCI) is an award-winning program that brings Israeli and Palestinian youth leaders to one of the oldest summer camps in America where they forge the bonds of friendship and trust that the next generation of leaders will require if there is ever to be lasting peace in the region.

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AIKI EXTENSIONS SEED GRANT PROGRAM.


DO YOU HAVE A GREAT AIKI-IDEA?

  • Is it for a program that promotes the study and application of the principles of Aikido in areas beyond conventional dojo settings?

  • Would a small grant of $500 or $1,000 help get this program off the ground, keep it running, or allow you to expand its reach?

Aiki Extensions is pleased to announce our new Seed Grant Program.

  • Apply Online

  • Individual grants up to $1,000 per year

  • Grants can be applied for annually

  • Decisions made quarterly

INTERNATIONAL AIKI PEACE WEEK

Dozens of dojos, multiple countries, one purpose – celebrating the Art of Peace.

International Aiki Peace Week (IAPW) is a weeklong, international celebration of the Art of Peace. IAPW encourages and supports dojos that sponsor events in their community spotlighting the peacemaking capacity of aikido.

BERTRAM & PAUL’S VISION

Back in 2009, Bertram Wohak (left) and Paul Linden (right) envisioned a worldwide celebration of The Art of Peace. Help maintain progress toward that vision by supporting International Aiki Peace Week. The first celebration of IAPW took place in September of 2010, with dojos from 43 countries participating.

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AFFILIATE PROGRAMS

  • Affiliate Programs

    Aiki Extensions sponsors and supports an array of programs that apply aiki principles in areas including peacemaking, education, business, leadership, youth outreach, veterans, trauma recovery, and more.

    Aiki Extensions formally partners with other organizations that are aligned with our Mission in order to provide support through funding and other resources.

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  • TRAINING ACROSS BORDERS

    Breaking boundaries between aikidoka in conflict through the shared practice of The Art of Peace.

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  • Aikido Ethiopia

    Founded in 2004 by Tesfaye Tekelu, Sandan, with the support and advice of Dr. Don Levine, an Ethiopian scholar, Aikido Sensei and founder of Aiki Extensions, Aikido Ethiopia currently has eleven operating dojos spanning every region in Ethiopia, as well as sister dojos throughout East Africa.

    Aikido Ethiopia also teaches the principles of Aikido in their work with youth and community through theater, music, art, and training in conflict resolution, gender equality and other social justice issues in the region. Please visit their website to learn more about their work. http://www.aikidoethiopia.org.

    Aikido Ethiopia has a long history working with Aiki Extensions and we are proud to be ally organizations.

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  • PEACE DOJOS INTERNATIONAL

    Peace Dojos International (PDI) is a global network of martial arts schools that explicitly teach nonviolence, conflict resolution, and peacemaking. The PDI meets monthly to review new applications.

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  • Applied Aikido Association

    A new and developing platform for professionals seeking to apply Aikido principles and practices in their domains of expertise.

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ALIGNED PROGRAMS

Aiki Extensions is proud to work informally with aiki-inspired programs around the world to promote our shared vision.