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Classes for kids aged 9 to 12 are offered Mondays 6PM-6:45PM (by instructor invitation), Wednesdays 6:00PM-6:45PM, Saturdays 10AM-10:45AM. Older youths may be eligible to participate in our regular adult classes depending upon their level of development.  

Fees for Kids are $60 per month for unlimited classes. We offer discounts for additional children from the same household  - ask us about it! 

Please feel free to Contact us for more informaiton!

About Aikido for Children

Children’s classes focus on developing self-confidence, discipline, physical coordination and focus. Children enjoy challenging their minds and bodies and take pride in learning new skills. In addition, they require regular exercise to stay fit both physically and mentally. Our children’s classes focus on the following goals:

• Physical and mental awareness

• Flexibility and coordination

• Self-esteem and self-confidence

• Discipline and concentration

• Cooperation and teamwork

Instruction is initially centered around physical exercises and games designed to improve motor skills and increase physical coordination. The children are then taught how to fall without hurting themselves. After students are comfortable with falling, we introduce basic martial arts principles of movement. In conjunction with these principles, we instruct them in the techniques of Aikido. Cooperation and teamwork are stressed as the more accomplished children assist the newer students in developing their skills.