BUDO: LIVING WITH DEEP CALMA ONE-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

THE CONCEPTIntroducing students to a model of critical thinking and a set of practical skills that transform how they experience and shape their own lives.

A program seeking a modern embodiment of the warrior t r a d i t i o n s o f B u d o , t h e foundational principles underlying aikido, judo, jiujitsu, and many other Japanese martial arts.

OUR CHALLENGEThe academic climate in high school and college is detrimental to student wellbeing.

Common remedies such as stress-reduction techniques or confidence-building workshops provide short-term coping strategies but fail to address the root cause of the problem.

• 50% of high achieving high school students reported feeling a great deal of stress on a daily basis

• 25% reported symptoms of depression at clinically high levels and/or noted they had been clinically diagnosed with depression, a rate over 4x the national average.

• 30% of college students reported feeling so depressed that it was difficult to function

• More than 6% of college students reported seriously considering suicide, 1 in 100 reported attempting suicide in the previous year.

A NEW APPROACH

• A new mode of engagement transforming how students perceive and reflect upon their lived experience.

• A fundamentally different approach to students’ goals, achievements, and challenges.

Reframing the life course through the philosophy of Budo

BUDOA traditional education

system that forges a powerful physical, mental, emotional,

and ethical core.

ZANSHIN

MUSHIN

FUDOSHINRelaxed Alertness: a calm but

constant awareness of mind, body, surroundings, and goals.

Open Mind: free of assumptions and expectations, free of anger, fear, or ego; a flow state, unlocking creativity and performance.

Indomitable Spirit: a state of effortless perseverance and

determination.

TAKEAWAYS• Social Media: creating a strategy for engaging

successfully with social media for the benefit of self and others.

• Digital Security: developing a long-term approach to managing personal information and privacy.

• Health and Wellness: planning for lifelong health, personal performance, and positive environmental impact

• Safety and Self-Defense: understanding age-specific risks, legal rights, and social responsibilities.

• Diversity and Adversity: navigating conflict while cultivating awareness of a range of social differences.

• Leadership and Service: enhancing the impact of community service and learning how to organize, inspire, and empower teams.

PROGRAM DETAILS• One-week immersive day camp

• Held at Ikazuchi Dojo in Irvine, CA

• Designed for high school students

• 12 participants / session

• Meals, training uniforms, and all required program materials will be provided

SCHEDULEMON TUE WED THU FRI

10-10:30am Intro and orientation Yoga / meditation Yoga / meditation Yoga / meditation Yoga / meditation

10:30-12pm Aikido Aikido Aikido Aikido Aikido

12-1pm Prepared lunch Prepared lunch Prepared lunch Prepared lunch Prepared lunch

1pm-2pm

Budo 101: Understanding the history, purpose, and

code of Budo.

Digital Security: Principles and tactics to

secure your current and future digital life.

Using social media positively: A new code of

conduct for social activity. Practical tips and tricks. (curating, filtering, and

engaging for current and future success)

Physical-Self-Defense primer: Understanding

and mitigating risks, threat assessments.

Legal and social responsibility

guidelines.

Serving the community:

Making the most of your service work

using the principles of Budo

2-2:30pm Break / snack Break / snack Break / snack Break / snack Break / snack

2:30-4pm

Physics and biomechanics for athletic performance:

Exploring leverage and fulcrums through cross-

body armlock

Physics and biomechanics for

athletic performance: Exploring balance,

center of mass, and bases of support

Physics and biomechanics for athletic performance:

Exploring linear and angular momentum

Self-defense techniques and tactics

KYU Testing (includes

photography)

4-5pm

The Warrior Body: Nutrition science for short

term performance and long term wellbeing

Words of Power: Conflict management

and verbal de-escalation principles for school. work, and home.

Harmony in Opposition: Ethical engagement of social

diversity and functioning productively with others in

opposition.

Training methods for optimal performance and skill building in a mind-body practice

(sports, music, dance, yoga, etc)

Protecting our Future:

Understanding the value of investing

in nature.

5pm >Option to stay at Ikazuchi

for open mat training / classes until 7:30pm

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PARTICIPANT PROFILE

• Socially conscious, open

minded, intellectually

curious high school students.

• No prior athletic or marital

arts experience required.

• Free enrollment for students

with demonstrated need.

TEAMJosh Gold

Karen Kim

• 30 years Aikido experience, 4th degree black belt

• Co-founder of Ikazuchi Dojo.

• Executive Editor of Aikido Journal, one of the world's leading martial arts media publications for 45 years.

• Over 15 years of entrepreneurial and executive management experience. He has founded a series of start-ups and led special projects for clients such as Intel, Sony, Disney, Nissan Motors, and DreamWorks

• 1st degree Aikido black belt

• Instructor at Ikazuchi Dojo

• PhD in the humanities and two decades of teaching experience at the university level.

• Certified nonprofit manager and philanthropy consultant

DATES AND FEES

• August 5-9, 2019

• 10am-5pm. Optional activities and

training available until 7:30pm

• $595

• Includes training uniform, meal

and snacks, and a one-year

unlimited Ikazuchi Dojo membership ( a $1,275 value)

CONTACTJosh Goldjosh@ikazuchi.com949-610-6908

Karen Kimkaren@ikazuchi.com

714-329-9138