Violence Prevention is a core part of the mission of Thousand Waves. Through our work, we draw attention to the impact of violence on individuals and communities and provide concrete skills to help people prevent and interrupt violence in their lives. Our vision takes in the spectrum of violence and recognizes how individuals, families, communities, and our global society are all affected by it. Based on the lessons learned from social justice movements, as well as the compassionate teachings of Seido Karate, our trainings provide both a framework for understanding the root causes of violence as well as strategies to enhance personal safety.

Our commitment to violence prevention is multi-pronged, beginning in our ongoing martial arts programs, where students are pushed to examine the complexities of violence and oppression - including facing their own capacity to be violent - and taught ways to resolve conflicts peacefully. Prevention education continues with our series called "Meditations on Activism." This free public discussion forum contemplates local and global issues and encourages individuals to join with allies to create proactive community responses. We also provide specialized professional