CHILDREN'S AIKIDO CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Downloadable Documents
Download Tenzan Aikido Kids Manual 
Download Aikido Information Sheet
Download Children's Beginner Stripe Requirements
Download Children's Advanced Stripe Requirements
Kids ages 4 and up try any class for free! Click here to preregister...
Aikido for Children ages 6 & up
Monday through Thursday 5:00-5:50, Saturday at 10:00am.
Through a variety of aikido games and controlled partner practice, children begin to understand the physical principles of aikido. We develop the child’s ability to move fluidly from the tanden (center), to step out of the line of an attack, and to recognize the unbalanced nature of violence.
- Physical Benefits: Gives your child(ren) the edge in all the physical activities that they will encounter during their lives. Aikido is a common denominator for movement in all sports. Conditioning, balance, timing, relaxation, visualization, kinesthetic awareness and fun are at the core of aikido.
- Emotional Benefits: One of the greatest problems in the modern world is learning to deal with stressful situations in calm, controlled, yet expressive ways. Practicing aikido, over time, will give your child tools for resolving life’s daily conflicts.
- Social Benefits: The sooner children learn that there are alternatives to fighting, both physically and verbally, the sooner they will experience real personal growth. Both the individual and our society benefit.
Aikido for Preschoolers ages 4-7
Monday through Thursday, 4:00-4:40pm
In this fun-filled class, preschoolers learn the basic techniques of aikido with games designed to enhance focus and physical coordination. Children work on their social skills including good communication as they discover how to effectively participate in a group learning situation. Many parents comment on the positive changes aikido has made in their child’s life. This class is appropriate for first day beginners as well as more advanced kids.
Aikido for Teens, Brown Belts, and Junior Black Belts ages 12-16
Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-5:50pm, Saturday at 11:00am.
This class is geared towards the physical development and maturity level of teenagers on their journey towards adulthood. Students learn physical fitness, self-defense, personal empowerment, and clear communication skills in an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie. Basic yoga poses, calisthenics and aikido drills are taught as a warm-up for flexibility, strength, and balance. Some jiu-jitsu is included to enhance self-defense skills and for overall coordination. The class is open to beginners through advanced students including high level practice for Brown Belt and Junior Black Belt kids. Advanced adult aikidoists are welcome to attend and can expect in-depth training and a vigorous workout.