Aikido for Kids and Teens

Aikido Training Has Great Benefits for Kids and Teens!

  • focus and self-discipline
  • core strength and coordination
  • resilience and emotional intelligence
  • patience and gratitude
  • confidence and clarity
  • looks great on a college or job application

An instructor can help you find the best fit for your child. Call or text today!

Why do we love samurai and superheroes?

It is not for their power and strength; villains have such things, too.
Our heroes are special for their powerful control; they learn to neutralize aggression instead of responding with more aggression.

Aikido Kids practice falling safely and getting back up. We practice using breath and posture to feel both calm and confident. We practice standing our ground, pivoting when necessary, and recognizing the intention of another person.

Our curriculum begins by recognizing and developing your child’s unique strengths. Kids who bring energy and passion to their training will earn Fire Stripe first. Kids who are more grounded and focused may earn Earth Stripe.

As students progress learning Aikido techniques, they earn colored belts to signify their Kyu Ranks. Ten Kyu ranks are earned before your first Black Belt. Students as young as 4 may earn 10th Kyu (Yellow Belt); Black Belt (Shodan) applicants must be at least 15.

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"With great power, comes great responsibility.“

--Spiderman

Youth Aikido Classes - Weekly Schedule

Kids Aikido 1 (kids ages 4 - 6+) 🥋
Tues 5:00-5:50pm
Aikido basics and movement principles with games and exercises that develop body awareness and self control.

Kids Aikido 2 (kids ages 7 - 10+) 🥋
Thurs 5:00-5:50pm
Aikido basics to intermediate skills and with games and exercises that develop body awareness and self control. Kids Aikido 2 students are encouraged to also attend Kids Aikido 1, where they can gain experience and help junior students.

Kids Aikido (all ages 4+) 🥋
Sat 11:30am-12:30pm

Play movement games to develop skill, and practice skills from basic to advanced in a mixed age setting.

Youth Aikido (youth ages 11 - 15+) 🥋
Mon and Wed 6:00-6:55pm

Youth classes cover basics through advanced techniques with energetic movement and encouragement to push their own limits and take calculated risks.

* All age ranges are guidelines; instructors will determine a child’s readiness to participate in a class.

Youth ages 13+ will be invited to participate in a "Black Belt Track" when they reach 4th Kyu (sometimes earlier, depending on readiness.) This allows them to participate in adult classes at no extra charge, and to receive discounts and scholarships on seminars and camps to advance their skills. Hombu Dojo requires a minimum age of 15 to apply for Shodan (black belt.)

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Questions About Youth and Family Aikido?

We would be happy to discuss your goals for your child's physical and social development, and to help you find a Youth or Family Aikido training plan that works for you. Enter your information below to start a conversation. Domo Arigato!

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