Aiki Veterans Group

  • About the Group

    The Aiki Veterans Group is dedicated to expanding opportunities for veterans to participate in aikido programs, with emphasis on the role that aikido plays as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of combat-related PTSD.

  • Jeff Dowdy, Group Moderator

    Jeff Dowdy is the Executive Director of Sarete, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of aikido to the broader community, especially for veterans, schools, law enforcement, and survivors of trauma.

  • Invitation

    Aikido has been shown to provide practitioners with a tool for maintaining and regaining their center in the face of stress and conflict. The Aiki Veterans Group explores best practices and provides support for existing and potential programs.

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Aiki Groups provide participants with a way to engage more meaningfully with their colleagues around a particular topic. Each Aiki Group is coordinated by a Moderator, and will set its own agenda based on the desire of its participants: one group might discuss best practices, while another might sponsor an event or even start a new program. AE will provide ongoing support through the AE Website and other means.

Currently, there are four (soon to be five) Aiki Groups. Visit one of the pages below for more information. If you are interested in Moderating a new group, please Contact Us

  • The Aiki Peacemaking Group discussion forum is a place for group members to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other members. If you would like to join the Group, please click Join Group above.

  • The Aiki Education Group explores the application of aiki principles in all disciplines and at all levels of the education field. Areas of focus include pedagogy, curriculum, student support, and educational administration.

  • The Aiki Business Group brings aikido principles and embodiment practices into the business world by establishing a network of experienced, successful practitioners to advise and enable others interested in this work.

  • The Aiki Veterans Group is dedicated to expanding opportunities for veterans to participate in aikido programs, with emphasis on the role that aikido plays as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of combat-related PTSD.

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