October 9th, 2010
Every fall for the past 19 years, Nippon Kan has been involved with the Denver Parks Department in “Putting the Beds to Bed” in Denver city parks. “Putting the Beds to Bed” consists of turning the flower beds for winter, and Nippon Kan has been named the Nippon Kan Army by Parks Department officials for our teamwork and exemplary speed! This year over 80 Nippon Kan students, family members and friends turned the flower beds in Washington Park, and with Nippon Kan’s power, the task was done in half the time allotted.
The Nippon Kan “Army” gets its power from teamwork; a skill that manifests from practicing Aikido, a martial art that does not hold tournaments. Aikido strives to build strong bodies and good character, not to defeat an opponent. All skills that come in handy when tackling flower beds!
Written by
Tina Romero
Volunteer Coordinator