Aikido For Kids

In class, we practice footwork, dojo etiquette and Japanese vocabulary. Kids learn aikido techniques, and practice rolling and falling. Interactive games challenge the kids to display what they’ve learned.

In consideration of safety for the very flexible yet still developing physiology of kids’ bodies, the techniques that we practice in these classes end in throws and falls rather than joint locks, while in adult classes a combination of both are practiced.

While aikido helps to teach important skills such as mindfulness, patience and respect towards oneself and others, laughter is always encouraged.