Your child will gain valuable experiences, like:

- Becoming their best selves
- Feeling good about themselves and experiencing positive self image
- Feeling self confident
- Respecting themselves and others
- Being collaborators and team players
- Resolving conflict without resorting to violence

CLASS DETAILS

The kids train in pairs under the guidance of Sensei Ajax. We have a great group of kids who all want to be here and train, and together we have fun and learn valuable life experiences.

- Children are encouraged to turn up 15 minutes before class to help put down the mats - this means that you need to bring your kids to the dojo by 4:45pm on Wednesdays
- Training starts at 5:00pm
- We train for 45 minutes - practicing basic techniques that teach children how to get out of the way of attacks. The same basic aikido techniques that are taught in the adult's basics class are practiced by the children: ta na henko, and morote dori kokyu ho, then we practice one of either a pin, or a throw. The pins and throws alternate each week and are chosen for their basic applications, or similarity to attacks that children might face in the playground. The focus is on the basics and the appropriate level of control for your child's age and level of ability.
- If everyone trains well there is a reward of 15 minutes of games (these games are techniques and basic martial arts concepts in disguise - but don't tell your kids this)

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