In his book, Africa's Elephant, a biography, Martin Meredith documents the centuries of brutality and persecution of one of Africa's greatest creatures. Elephants, which have been used as symbols of wisdom and power, have featured in myths and religions, on coins, in architecture, sculpture, painting, folklore and nursery tales.
The Social Grace of Elephants
Elephants possess the most advanced and harmonious social organizations in the world of mammals. They enjoy close family ties with life-long friendships. They are loyal and compassionate to each other. They mourn and bury their dead.
The Mountain of Death
We stood in silence on the mountain of death. It was our turn to mourn the death of thousands of Africa's elephants. Stretching almost two meters high and four meters in length, stands the thick pile of ash, 12 tons of ivory set ablaze by the second President of the Republic of Kenya, Daniel arap Moi on June 18, 1989. The sheer thought of the number of elephants slaughtered for this pile-up is heartbreaking. President Moi set in motion a campaign to discourage the global sale of ivory and poaching.
Our Conservation Chapter
We at Taikan Africa, launched our Conservation Chapter of Kick Poachers out of Africa, at the Nairobi National Park on Friday, March 15th 2019. Our visiting Aikido Sensei, Piotr Borowski, had his first taste of Aikido in the African wilderness.
We shall use all our Aikido and Karate training centers, schools and institutions of higher learning to teach children and the youth the importance of conservation and protection of great animals such as the elephant and rhino.
Our Commitment to Conservation
- Educating youth about wildlife conservation through martial arts training
- Partnering with conservation organizations to protect endangered species
- Using our training centers as platforms for environmental awareness
- Promoting harmony with nature as part of our core philosophy
By integrating conservation education into our martial arts programs, we believe that the next generation will grow up as guardians of Africa's magnificent wildlife, ensuring that elephants, rhinos, and other great creatures continue to thrive in their natural habitats for centuries to come.
