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Future Projects > Peace Dojos Worldwide
Peace dojos grew from the realization that Aikido could do more as "the art of peace" than just teaching a martial art. As a "-do," a practice dedicated to changing lives, aikido could use aiki principles to extend peace building into society. Peace dojos provide places and curricula to train peacemakers in a body-centered foundation for peace building.
When Aiki Extensions began in 1998 there was only the Bronx Peace Dojo model. Ten years later about twenty models of peace dojos on four continents combine several martial arts with conflict resolution training and actively do peace building in their neighborhoods. Most also have begun to collaborate through Aiki Extensions on developing a definition of a "peace dojo." For example, Aiki Extensions just welcomed Peacemakers, a peace dojo since 2002 (Goshen, IN), and new member, the Rev. Steve Thomas (Mennonite), a Tae Kwon Do instructor and founder. An initial conference to approve a definition, exchange methods, compare results and seek funding and public attention is under consideration in Aiki Extensions.
For questions or information, please email Bill Leicht, Urban Visions, Inc., "Subject: Peace Dojos Intl.". You may also look for notice of a forum on "Peace Dojos, A Definition" soon on this website.
