Tea talks
Join us for an engaging educational series featuring speakers from diverse fields. Each session offers unique insights and opportunities to ask questions directly to the professionals. Plus we get to share our favorite tea!
About the Speaker
Kevin Pickard sensei retired from the business world in 1999 to pursue his on-going dedication to Aikido. He has been practicing and teaching Aikido for over 35 years and holds a Rokudan or 6th degree black belt and has been awarded the title of Shihan.
Trained in Japan and throughout North America with top instructors, in 1992, he participated in the development of Aikido instruction at Shuwakan Dojo in Indianapolis; in 2001, he helped to start Mugen Juku Dojo in Los Angeles; in 2002, he started a children’s class in the Huntington Beach dojo; and in 2009, he moved to San Diego to start Aikido Del Mar. He is the Head Instructor at Aikido Del Mar.
Kevin Sensei says, “Aikido is not a sport, so talent is not required. What is required is persistence, determination and a mindset open to learning something new, something that may challenge many of your current beliefs.
In the correct training environment, the practice of Aikido will reconnect the body, mind and spirit. Any one can benefit regardless of age, gender, size, talent, or fitness. What is different for each person is how that unification expresses itself – overall, it will produce a person with increased self-discipline, focus, and a healthier mind and body. All this happens while you learn this powerful martial art Aikido.”
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