Children & Youth Aikido
Classes are conducted in the most appropriate way for each age group. Students
in all age groups learn the applicable techniques necessary for self-defense
and rank testing. Ki meditation and breathing exercises are used in training
with students of all ages. Age grouping is flexible to accommodate the needs
of particular individuals.
We teach children how to calm down and show that calmness is a source of Ki power. Paying attention is one way of doing what we call "extending Ki. Learning calm attentiveness through specific exercises is the most basic training in Ki-Aikido. Practice improves children's ability to focus and respond positively in school and at home.
Children, ages 5 to 9
Young Children learn the basic movements and rolling exercises of aikido. They
are taught the beginning throwing arts of Aikido. Games are often played
to encourage students to practice the movements and do them correctly.
Youth, ages 10 to teens
Older children train in a more structured setting with more focus on learning
Aikido movements and techniques. Games are still often used and are more
directly related to Aikido arts. Focus, calmness and confidence are attitudes
taught and encouraged during class time.