Aiki Peace Week

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    I work with an international group called  Aiki Extensions that transcends style and affiliation to any particular organisation, aims to use the principals of aiki off the mat to improve people�s lives generally.  We are currently promoting an initiative that is open to all called Aiki Peace Week, which takes place between September 20-27.  Since the idea began 116 dojos from around the world, (19 countries so far), have signed up to promote what aikido has to offer to the wider world.
The idea, is that through the practice of aikido on the mat, we learn to transcend violence and from it create peace and harmony.  We want people to see that if it works in this sort of physically extreme situation, then these self same principals can be used off the mat to deal with any type of conflict to produce a positive outcome.  
 Aiki Peace Week is born out of the United Nations International Peace Day which takes place on September 21^st and gives us the opportunity to piggy back any publicity that results from this.  As a result, Aiki Extensions have produced some material which you could use as the basis for a press release to your local newspaper, radio station or even local television.  It�s a real chance to positively promote your clubs/association, get some new members and form links with like minded dojos across the world that want to see aikido deliver what the founder had in mind.  
 Please visit the website and take a look at what is on offer and ask yourself why you wouldn�t want to be a part of this.  It will cost nothing, other than a little effort and as we all know most positive effort produces positive results.  The address is as follows:
http://www.aikipeaceweek.org/
Apart from explaining what Aiki Peace Week is all about in more detail, you will find the press release information and some ideas to try out in your classes that week.  If you can add to this by submitting your own ideas, I would be delighted to arrange for your material to be posted on the site.
 So far the interest in the UK has been relatively small, but in France the idea is starting to positively mushroom.  It would be fantastic if the aikido community in the UK could come together on this particular cause and that in itself would be something wonderful to celebrate.
 If you want to learn more, I would be delighted to answer any questions you may have, by phone email or perhaps skype.  
 q.cooke@ntlworld.com
01638 615343
skype name Quentin Cooke  
Come on all, let's make this happen in the UK

All the best

Quentin Cooke
Chairman of Aikido for Daily Life
www.burwell-aikido.co.uk

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Quentin Cooke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Location: Burwell, Cambs Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Quentin Cooke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Aiki Peace Week Posted: 03 Aug 2010 at 5:12pm
	I work with an international group called Aiki Extensions that transcends style and affiliation to any particular organisation, aims to use the principals of aiki off the mat to improve people�s lives generally. We are currently promoting an initiative that is open to all called Aiki Peace Week, which takes place between September 20-27. Since the idea began 116 dojos from around the world, (19 countries so far), have signed up to promote what aikido has to offer to the wider world. The idea, is that through the practice of aikido on the mat, we learn to transcend violence and from it create peace and harmony. We want people to see that if it works in this sort of physically extreme situation, then these self same principals can be used off the mat to deal with any type of conflict to produce a positive outcome. Aiki Peace Week is born out of the United Nations International Peace Day which takes place on September 21^st and gives us the opportunity to piggy back any publicity that results from this. As a result, Aiki Extensions have produced some material which you could use as the basis for a press release to your local newspaper, radio station or even local television. It�s a real chance to positively promote your clubs/association, get some new members and form links with like minded dojos across the world that want to see aikido deliver what the founder had in mind. Please visit the website and take a look at what is on offer and ask yourself why you wouldn�t want to be a part of this. It will cost nothing, other than a little effort and as we all know most positive effort produces positive results. The address is as follows: http://www.aikipeaceweek.org/ Apart from explaining what Aiki Peace Week is all about in more detail, you will find the press release information and some ideas to try out in your classes that week. If you can add to this by submitting your own ideas, I would be delighted to arrange for your material to be posted on the site. So far the interest in the UK has been relatively small, but in France the idea is starting to positively mushroom. It would be fantastic if the aikido community in the UK could come together on this particular cause and that in itself would be something wonderful to celebrate. If you want to learn more, I would be delighted to answer any questions you may have, by phone email or perhaps skype. q.cooke@ntlworld.com 01638 615343 skype name Quentin Cooke Come on all, let's make this happen in the UK All the best Quentin Cooke Chairman of Aikido for Daily Life www.burwell-aikido.co.uk
	Quentin Cooke