KiAi CLUB

PROJECT

BUDO FOR PEACE

July 14, 2010

BFP VisionBudo for Peace teaches non-

violence, tolerance and mutual respect to youth through the practice of

traditional martial arts and a unique educational

program.

Our vision is for BFP youth from various ethnic and religious backgrounds to

break down fear and build trust between peoples.

Concept of the KiAi Club Project

True to the traditional spirit of martial arts teaching, BFP activities and agenda are designed to guide young Israelis to become better martial artists, better individuals, and better members of their communities and society.

Martial arts schools are invited to join the BFP KiAi Club program at minimal cost, maintain their respective independence, and become eligible to a diverse set of benefits and activities.

Ki Ai

• KiAi appears to be a compound of• Ki (気 ) meaning mind, breath or spirit and • Ai(合 , 合い ), "to unite"; therefore literally

"concentrated or united spirit".

• Kiai relates to the emission or projection of ones own energy (internal strength), while Aiki relates to the coordination of one's energy with the energy of an external source. Thus kiai is the expression or projection of our own, internal energy while aiki is coordination with an attacker's energy.

KiAi Club Objectives

• To exponentially expand BFP’s circle of influence within Israel

• To spread BFP’s educational program to a wider audience

• To offer existing dojos an attractive educational program, adding value to their business

• To offer a sponsorship opportunity that reaches more communities and more children

A KiAi Club is an existing martial arts club that incorporates the Budo for Peace educational program, promoting non-violence, tolerance, mutual respect, social responsibility and community involvement into its annual program.

KiAi Club Package:

• 1 BFP Educational Session per month. BFP educator visits the dojo to run edu program.

• 2 BFP Regional Events per year • 2 Community Responsibility events per year

(one may be a BFP regional event)• Receive twin-dojo for joint events• Annual BFP Nation-wide Event• 2 BFP Sensei seminars• 3 BFP Sempai leadership seminars

Additional Benefits to KiAi Clubs:

Senseis:• Annual lunch at

Japanese Ambassador’s Residence

• Subsidized tuition for Wingate’s Course

• Subsidized trip to attend International Seminars

• Increase students• Increase income• Increase reputation

in community

Dojo: • BFP Educational

Kit with posters and printed materials

• Membership in a larger organization

• Dojo page on BFP website

• Considered for various awards in Annual BFP Ceremony

• Interactive social community network

Students: •BFP education manual•BFP branded items, including backpack, hat and patch.

Sempais: •3 Sempais Seminars•Considered for scholarship to Wingate Course L’Madrichim•Considered for subsidized spot to US Summer Camp

Benefits to KiAi Club Sponsor: • Opportunity to impact

large population• Positive exposure in local

communities• Affiliate with fast-growing

youth movement promoting tolerance and non-violence.

• Logo placement on BFP paraphernalia

KiAi Club Pilot Program Apr-Jul 2010

• 5 dojos with prior BFP affiliation acted as KiAi club pilots in Afula (Jewish), Jerusalem (Jewish), Hoshaya (religious Jewish) and Shibli/Iksal(Muslim), Raanana(Jewish)

• Before June 2010, they will participate in: – Remaining Sempai and Madrichim Seminars– 2 BFP-led instruction sessions per dojo– 1 community involvement activity– BFP 2010 End of Year Event

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Number of Dojos over time Number of People influenced over time

Assumptions: 20 children per dojo; 20 friends & family per child

100 community members per dojo

How we measure success:• Retention Rates: percentage of drop outs and

number of students returning the next fall. • Student Test: administered at the beginning and

end of each school year to measure change in the students’ willingness to accept the “Other” and understanding of Budo values.

• Community Engagement Project: implementation and success to be assessed by BFP management and local community representative.

• BFP instructor evaluations: End of year evaluation measuring impact of monthly BFP educational sessions on dojo and its community.

Added Value of BFP KiAi program

Martial Arts – Technical training, discipline, behavior, performing, belts, gis

Educational Program (local level) – Non-violence education, Dr. Terrence- Doyle books, kit bag (with booklet, stickers etc) twinning sessions, local community projects,

Joint events ( regional and national level) – Senpai & Sensei seminars, educational tours,

Evaluation – Evaluation of educational program, changes in behavior/openness of students. Evaluation of instructors and mentors

Education flowchart

EDUCATIONAL ADMINSTRATOR:

• Create, implement and manage a relevant educational program with a team of local instructors and educators.

• Responsible for regional educators results

• Create an evaluation program for the educational program 2 years

• Summary and evaluation of monthly reports by Regional Educators

• Run educator meetings, seminars and educational components at National and (large) Regional events.

• Attend all major regional programs and advising in local twinning sessions and community projects.

EDUCATORS (north, south)• Club visits (within region) – BFP dojos 2x per month; KiAi clubs 1x per

month; run education program with non-violence education at each club for 1-2hrs

• Administer beginning and end of year questionnaires to participants re: evaluation program

• Evaluate progress of clubs during each visit – including behavior, dress, attitude

• Take regular photos/videos during club visits

• Run twinning sessions

• Coordinate visit with Sensei; work with Senpai in running program and building leadership.

MODEL

KiAi Club Plan

Year Number kiai clubs Approx Number of kids

2011 20 400

2012 30 600

2013 50 1000