Description
Each year, children come into the Peace Dojo in the heart of the Bronx, with clenched fists and a dark attitude. Life has already toughed these kids to the point that finding a way to reach them is difficult. Through the martial art of Aikedo, play, discipline and patience, a safe place is created and mutual respect and unconditional love unleash transformation for each individual.

Meet Bill Leicht, Facilitator, or Sensei, who helps young people understand how to deal with their anger, frustration and violence, and learn skills in conflict resolution in the process. This documentary introduces the listener to Fazar, Amatrais, Jason and other young students who frequent the Peace Dojo.

Features:
Bill Leicht, Teacher of Aikedo, New York, http://urbanvisionsinc.org/
Melinda Lindsay, Intervention Specialist

Links and other information:
http://www.quantumedge.org/community/peace.htm
http://www.aikidojournal.com/?id=3099
http://www.arizonaenergy.org/Aikido/
http://www.originalplay.com/

Production Team:
Narrator: Blair Brown
Associate Producer: Kati Sowiak
Engineer: Mike Simmons of Mars Audio
Executive Producer: Barbara Simmons
Additional Support: Peter Clowney, Doug Harrell and Jeannine Vannais

Sponsors:
Arcadia University's International Peace and Conflict Resolution Program
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
5 County Arts Foundation
The Lyman Fund
Newtown Monthly Meeting
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting's Bequests Grant Group
The SNAVE Foundation