Kids & Teen Ki-Aikido
By learning to unify mind and body at an early age, children can build a foundational habits that they can rely on for a lifetime. In a physically active and cooperative learning environment, children learn the martial art of Ki-Aikido.
Development of Positive Habits
In Ki-Aikido, children learn how to approach challenges positively and confidently. They develop skills to use in overcoming many kinds of obstacles. Children develop strength that is not just mental or physical, but comes from using mind, body, and Ki together. Thus, even a small person can deal effectively with a big challenge.
What Is Class Like?
Training on the mat includes playful physical activity, self discipline, respectfulness for all, and positive habits that can last a lifetime.
Training begins with traditions of respect and cooperation. There are warm-up games and gentle stretching. Foundation movements of Ki-Aikido build agility, flexibility, grace, and good posture. Ki-Aikido self-defense begins with situational awareness, or “reading Ki”. Ki-Aikido arts build positive and respectful cooperation and a foundation for self-defense.
Getting Started in Youth Ki-Aikido
Your child may start their study of Ki-Aikido at any time. Please Contact Us ahead of time and let us know you wish to visit. Your child’s first class will be treated as an introduction at no charge.
Upon your arrival, you will be asked to fill out a registration form. You may also fill one out ahead of time here.
Attire for the first class is a cotton T-shirt and warm-up pants that cover the knees. Students who choose to continue training are encouraged to wear a special uniform called a gi, that makes training much easier. This uniform is available for purchase at the dojo.