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BUDO: LIVING WITH DEEP CALM A ONE-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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)
