Sensei Julio Toribio Kancho has chosen martial arts as a path to develop consciousness and create balance in the unification of mind, body and spirit through the study and philosophy of Bujutsu and Budo (martial arts and ways.) He began his martial arts study in 1968, at the age of 13 and is the founder and chief instructor of Seibukan Jujutsu at the Monterey Budokan and Seibukan Honbu Dojo. Julio’s TEDx talk focuses on the power that martial arts lessons provide to create innovative change. This year's TEDxMonterey inspired and engaged the Monterey community with fascinating leaders, inventors, scientists, artists, community activists and global dreamers. With an all star line up of inspirational speakers the Monterey Institute of International Studies hosted the event on April 15th, 2011 and enjoyed participation from over 400 people both in person and online. The theme of this year's TEDxMonterey was Cultivating Innovation, which dazzled the audience through the themes of question, engage and transform. AboutTEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program