Aikido is different than Judo, Karate or Taekwondo. Its main purpose is for defense, without major attention paid to punches and kicks. Aikido is characterized by avoiding, leading, throwing or holding.
There are no competitions in Aikido because one does not harbor the idea of attack in Aikido. Aikido is free from aggression in form so to speak. In our children group, Aikido techniques are learned somewhat playfully. Most learn better I find in this atmosphere. The benefits for children are better concentration, coordination, balance, speed and last but not least to meet a confrontation without aggression.
As in most Martial Arts, fairness plays a big role in Aikido and a certain measure of discipline is likewise learned. In order to facilitate the needs of the children learning Aikido, we recommend an age to start at around 10 years old. Due to its complexity and its very fine and delicate courses of motion it is often hard for younger children under 9 years of age to learn Aikido. It’s not impossible, but we find younger children have different needs in Martial Arts.
In our group of young people at present boys and girls between the ages of 10 to 15 years old are training in the Japanese self-defense art of the Aikido. A free trial hour is always available.
I often get inquiries from parents, who would like to send their children to us in the children’s group. I would love to teach all of them, but as a Registered Nurse which is my main profession, I frown upon parents that try to bring their 4-year-old child to sign up, in our view the child is just to young. I frown more so maybe over the people who would take your money to teach a 4-year-old child. However, the age requirement is not strict, but depends on the maturity of the child. Watch a youth class and if you (and your child) are still interested, then ask me for a free trial training. Although the learning process has a lot of games and fun, we require a minimum of attention and the ability to concentrate. This is to ensure that the training is not just seen and used as a pastime, but to have real training success through progress. Older children can integrate themselves quickly and easily and even participate in adult training starting at age of 16.
Unsere Teen Gruppe 10 bis 15 Jahren
Teen Aikidoka Bowling in Planet Bowling Kaiserslautern
Nicht alle wäre dabei, Schade, wir hatten viel Spass trotzdem.
