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PNBA in the Community
To support continued growth in breadth and quality of the arts, the PNBA provides for grants and scholarships to individual artists, teachers, and their programs.  The PNBA organizes educational and outreach events, coordinating with member schools and other arts and cultural organizations.  Each December the PNBA Board of Directors solicits suggestions from the general membership regarding events, activities, and charities for the coming year that would benefit the martial and traditional cultural arts community. 

Since its founding in 2003 the PNBA and its affiliates have directed more than $1.2M in grants and scholarships to support Japanese martial arts and cultural programming in schools, businesses, and community organizations throughout the Northwest.  We have provided logistical and educational support for countless local arts and cultural organization events.  Our members have volunteered thousands of hours and prepared more than 60 performances and program events for organizations as diverse as Seattle Parks & Recreation, Japanese Culture and Community Center of Washington, and Seattle Children's Hospital.  PNBA programs have reached more than 7,000 adults and children through demonstrations and classes in schools and community events.  We have invested in member programs, providing more than $5,000 annually to member programs in need of equipment, and serving as fiscal agent for fundraising and marketing.  Most importantly, the PNBA has distributed more than $50,000 in grants and scholarships to individual artists, arts and cultural organizations, area schools, businesses, and community groups.

2008 Bowling Tournament Fundraiser
Nikkei Heritage Association
PNBA members competed with teams from 20 other arts and cultural organizations to assist this fun event.  Member contributions provided nearly $1,000 in tournament prizes.




PNBA School Visits
Member Program
PNBA programs have reached more than 450 elementary and secondary school children with demonstrations of martial arts, shodo, traditional toys and games, and culture presentations.  These visits are funded entirely by member dues and staffed by PNBA volunteers.




PNBA Sponsored Martial Arts Seminars
Tenzan Aikido and Tsubomi Seishin Kan Aikido Kai
The PNBA provided funding and logistical support to help these two fine schools to come together for a joint seminar in Spring 2008.  The event was well-received and allowed for a free and wonderful exchange of ideas.




PNBA and Japan in the Schools
PNBA members and Japan-America Society
The PNBA joined many elementary school visits organized by the Japan-America Society's "Japan in the Schools" program to share visions of Japan, its people and culture with hundreds of elementary school students throughout the Seattle metro area.  In recognition of our contributions the PNBA earned volunteer appreciation certificates from the Japan-America Society in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.




2006 Aki Matsuri
PNBA members and Eastside Nihon Aki Matsuri Association
The PNBA provided a trade booth detailing our work in the community, and organized exhibitions of Karate, Aikido, and Iaido that were well-attended and appreciated.


2003-2009 World of Martial Arts
PNBA members and Seattle Parks and Recreation
This annual exhibition brings together some of the finest martial arts exhibitors in the Northwest.  The PNBA has participated with booth displays and support for member performers in each of the past 5 years.


2005 Children's Hospital Fundraiser
PNBA members, Seattle Seido Karate, Tsubomi Seishin Kan Aikido Kai, Ishiyama Ryu, Budokan Judo Dojo of Seattle, Seattle Iaido Kai, Phinney Neighborhood Association 
This 2005 PNBA-organized charity fundraiser brought together six fine martial arts schools representing diverse traditions in a show of support for one of Seattle's most worthy charities.  Through ticket sales and an auction we raised more than $2,000 in two hours for the hospital and introduced hundreds of guests to the richness of many martial arts traditions and disciplines.




2008 World of Bonsai Class
PNBA and Wight's Home and Garden
Dr. Jonathan Bannister, executive director of the PNBA and headmaster of the Tsubomi Seishin Kan Dojo, teaches an introductory class in Bonsai potting at Wight's Home and Garden in Lynnwood, WA.  Bannister Sensei regularly offers demonstrations and classes as part of his efforts to foster appreciation for martial and cultural arts in our community.


The PNBA is always on the look-out for opportunities to share our enthusiasm for martial arts, traditional cultural arts, and the ideals and philosophies they represent.  Contact us if you know of an opportunity to teach, lecture, coach, or demonstrate.  We're happy to assist!