Please contact me. Age for classes starts at approx 8 years old depending on physical stature and maturity. We like the child to have started school. Student will graduate to adult classes somewhere after 12 13 years old. We are very conscious of the growing body. Adult and applied Aikido involves strong stresses and strains on the body which, to a degree, is unnecessary for kids. Kids Aikido concentrates on safety, fun, exercise, discipline and basic evasive self defence techniques. All... Read more

Aikido Shudokan has been teaching children for over 30 years and has a dedicated team of instructors who are passionate about teaching Aikido to help children become better people through cooperation, discipline and focus. During a class, there will be one to two instructors on the training mats as well as several assistants, to ensure both safety and personal attention for your child. As a form of Budo (the martial way), Aikido is more than a fighting art. It is a path of personal discovery and... Read more