Aikido Shinryukan New Zealand - Encouraging children to try Aikido

AIKIDO SHINRYUKAN NZ

Self-defence, fitness, self-discipline -
could Aikido be what YOUR child
is looking for?

If you have a child aged 7 to 12, take two minutes
today to complete our

Children’s Aikido Questionnaire:

Does your child:

Want to make new friends in a healthy, active environment?

Want to be fitter?

Want improved health?

Wish for improved self-confidence?

Become anxious in even mild conflict situations?

Want to learn breath-control

Prefer a non-aggressive form of self defense?

Have an interest in Japan and things Japanese?

Prefer non-competitive sports to competitive sports?

Has he or she:

Experienced bullying or anxcious about going to school?

Tried other sports and not been satisfied?

If your answer is “Yes” to 3 or more of the points listed above, then Aikido may be the answer for your child.

A non-competitive, non-aggressive Japanese martial art, Aikido is ideal for boys and girls of all ages.

A fun and stimulating learning environment that children will enjoy

Can kids gain a black belt in Aikido?

The short answer is ‘”no”. Aikido black belt status is not awarded to
people younger than 13 years of age.

At the age of 13, your child will move from the children’s class to the adult class and at this stage he or she will begin to work towards a black belt grading.

Are there other gradings for kids?

Yes, children progress through a series of kyu gradings. They earn a
different colour of Aikido belt to show the level they have reached.

How will Aikido help my child's fitness?

Aikido exercises the whole body. It teaches and develops not only flexibility and co-ordination, but also balance and quick reaction.

Aikido is a method of practical self-defense, so your child will gradually develop the skills of spontaneous reaction and effective movement which will prove useful in evading a threatening situation.

Aikido will give your children new confidence.

"I watched my son transform from a shy boy into a confident fun loving child who laughed out loud with other children he had never met before"

- Christine

Where can we go to see Aikido in action?

There are Aikido training centres throughout Auckland and throughout New Zealand. If you click on any of the locations on the right hand side of this page, you will be able to see training centre locations and training times.

You are welcome to come along to watch a training session.

Can my child try one or two Aikido sessions?

That’s fine. Either contact the teacher listed as the contact person a training centre near you. Or come along to a session 15 minutes ahead of time and introduce your child to the instructor – the instructor will be one of the black-belt members.

Our Beginners Information page has some useful practical suggestions about what to wear and how to get started.

Our Aikido instructors provide a fun and motivating environment for your children.

Childrens training Programme for 2008

For your copy of the Hombu Dojo children's training programme for 2008.

Click here

What are the benefits of Aikido?

Here are some of the benefits our Aikido practitioners report;

improved physical fitness
a new confidence in being able to defend myself
all the benefits of exercise for my mind and my body
new friends who are positive and health-conscious
increased concentration and focus in my life
increased calmness

Take the First Step Today to Introduce Your Child to Aikido

For children's fees and concession offers, please contact your nearest training centre - to find all contact details, click in the location shown on the right hand navigation bar.

Contact Us Now

Our Instructors and members will be more than happy to help you and your children.

NobuoTakase,
7th Dan Black Belt
Phone or Email me today
to talk about Aikido.

Our instructors will be glad to introduce your child to Aikido!

Nobuo Takase
Technical Director

P.S
If your child is a bit shy about coming along to an Aikido training session, it's sometimes a good idea to come along with a friend. Ask the friend to wear loose clothing and to think about taking part in the trial class with your child. The instructor will make both of them welcome!
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