PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Budo for Peace

M I SS I O NV I S I O N

M E A N I N G O F B U D OE D U C AT I O N A L P R O G R A M

B U D O VA LU E SPA R T I C I PA N T S

E V E N T S & A C T I V I T I E SC LU B M O D E L ST W I N D O J O S

A M B A SS A D O R S F O R P E A C EP E A C E C A M P I N I T I AT I V E

C LU B L O C AT I O N SB F P I N F LU E N C E

PA R T N E R S

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Mission Statement

The Budo for Peace Association is an educational organization established as a Recognized Non-Profit organization by the State of Israel in 2004.

Mission: To educate youth with the behavioral values of tolerance, mutual respect and harmonious living with their neighbors and environment through training in traditional martial arts and the Budo values.

Vision

To develop an international network of Ambassadors for Peace motivated by shared Budo values. Their activities will create ties of friendship and co-existence in Israel, the Middle East and the world.

Meaning Budo is the Japanese word for martial arts.Its literal translation is: “The way to stop conflict.”

The term ‘Budo’ includes all types of traditional Japanese martial arts: Karate, Judo, Aikido, etc.

Educational Program

The educational program, taught in the local language, is suitable for every child.

Clubs meet twice weekly for 90 minute sessions. The first hour of each session is dedicated to martial arts training, and the second part is set aside for the study and discussion of Budo values, with an emphasis put on conflict prevention.

Budo Values

Courtesy

Sensitivity

Honesty

Humility

Intelligence

Kindness

Responsibility

Wisdom

Love

Courage

Respect

Organization

StudentsAges: 9-12 and 13-16

Location: Throughout Israel’s social and geographic periphery

Ethnic & Religious background:• Jewish: secular &

religious, native Israeli and new immigrant (Russian & Ethiopian)

• Arab: Christian, Bedouin, Muslim and Druze

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Events & Activities

Budo for Peace organizes local, regional and national events annually.

Each year, Budo for Peace hosts six educational seminars for its instructors and young leaders.

National event Special events

Community involvement

BFP Club KiAi Club

Full funding covers rent, uniforms, equipment, instructor salary, educational program, trips & seminars

Minimal student fee2 weekly training

sessionsParticipation in all BFP

activities & seminars

Independent club that shares BFP values

BFP Educational Program with visiting educator

Participation in all BFP activities & seminars at minimal cost.

Club Models

Twin DojosClubs are paired

geographically with a neighboring community from a different ethnic background.

Samples of twinned clubs: Bueine Nujidat (Muslim) and

Mitzpe Netofa (Orthodox Jewish)

Jisr Azarka (Muslim) and Or Akiva (Jewish immigrants)

Mentoring program Social activities

Joint training sessions Interactive games

Young leaders Professional instructors

Ambassadors for Peace

Peace Camp Initiative

Each summer, a group of BFP young leaders are chosen to attend a US Sports Camp. The Peace Camp Initiative strengthens and develops them toward becoming future Ambassadors for Peace.

Club Locations

BFP KiAi In processMitzpe Netufa Iksal Bat YamBueine Nujidat

Afula Jisr Azarka (2)

Kiryat Gat (2) Kfar Yasif CaesareaJaffa Or Akiva Ben ShemenAbu Kuidar (2)

Issawiya

Jisr Azarka HoshayaMikve Yisrael Ra’anana MixedHod Hasharon

Jewish

Arab

Evaluation of influenceQuestionnaire 2008-2009

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Q: What is the meaning of “peace” in martial arts?

A: To overcome my anger and stop violence.

JewsArabs

Evaluation of influenceQuestionnaire 2008-2009

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Are you willing to meet the “other”?

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Partners 2011

Sugat Ltd.One to One Israel

Rothschild Caesarea FundBank HaPoalim

Azrieli FundBen & Jerry’s

Peace Camp Initiative Local Israeli Authorities & Municipalities