 Children's Classes
Aikido is a non-competitive traditional Japanese martial art.
Aikido uses relaxed, natural, flowing movements that redirect
and neutralize an attacker's force without harm. Aikido students apply
basic principles to resolve conflicts in non-destructive ways.
Most aikido techniques involve partners, an attacker (uke) who is
pinned or thrown and a defender (nage) who performs the technique.
Attacks are generally holds or strikes and may involve wooden weapons.
When techniques are applied to them, aikidoka learn to fall
and roll without hitting their heads or hurting themselves, skills which
prevent injuries throughout their lives.
Aikido practice trains student to be aware of themselves and their
surroundings, to react to conflict with balance, focus, agility, stamina
and compassion. Aikido training involves cooperation and mutual respect.
Aikido uses basic principles that have a variety of practical
applications. Students may be instructed to: Be aware. Avoid the attack.
Get out of the way. Go with the flow. Don't force it, go around it. Let
your partner in. Blend.Stay centered. Relax. Breathe. Move from center. Be neither too soft nor
too hard. Choose the right time. Keep the right distance. Don't fight.
Feel and respond to changes in the situation. Don't think, just do. Extend
ki. Focus.
The aikido dojo is a place to train one's self.
Aikido Classes:
Children's aikido classes provide an opportunity
for students to become more agile, self-aware, focused and relaxed while learning
to fall, roll and perform a variety of techniques in a friendly,
non-competitive environment. Aikido classes involve warm-ups, basic
bodywork and conditioning, partner techniques and a variety of fun
games! In addition, basic weapons work involving
wooden sword, staff and knife training are integrated into the curriculum.
Joining the dojo:
Student memberships are $75/month. AikiPlay classes only are $60/month.
Siblings half off. Parents may participate in the classes if they wear a
gi ($50, white judo type).
Please click here to register. Classes forming all
the time.
Students are required to wear a gi(uniform) which may be purchased at
the dojo ($40, judo type for 8+ yrs, $30 karate type for younger kids) or
from a martial arts store (unadorned white judo type). (T-shirts are also
available, $15 for kids, $20 for adults).
Useful handouts are listed below:
Please email us for a visit or for
more information.
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