Children's Program

Aikido
is a non-violent & non-competitive martial art

Curriculum includes:
 

Personal Skills


Centering
Grounding
Respect
Discipline
Focus
Confidence
Intuition

Social Skills

Patience
Cooperation
Conflict Resolution
Manners
Community
Awareness

Empowerment

 

Physical Skills


Balance
Flexibility
Discipline
Stamina
Relaxation
Strength

 


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Schedule of Classes

Children's Classes
Tuesday & Thursday
3:30-4:25 -- 6-8 years
4:30-5:30 -- 9 years & up
Wednesday
4-5 -Advanced Class
Saturday
9-10am --ages 6 and up


Kuma Kai Aikido
Children’s Summer Program
Kuma Kai Aikido proudly offers all of our classes year round. In addition, it is our tradition to augment
our Children’s Program with a variety of classes and retreats during the summer months.
 


Children’s Summer Program 2010

Dear Parents, Well we have made it through another school year and now have summertime ahead of us! The dojo will hold all of its regularly scheduled classes. And, as is our tradition, we will offer some special intensive learning opportunities.




Day Long Training
Monday June 28 10-3
$65

This is a time to immerse oneself in an extended period of training. Daylong trainings give students the opportunity to explore their practice more deeply and to go beyond their perceived limitations. Come well fed, rested and with a bag lunch for a fun day of Training and Aiki Games!



Aikido Summer Camp #1
July 12-16
9:30 – Noon
$175

This class is for ages 9+ and will be more advanced in nature. We will focus on Aikido skills as they relate to leadership, conflict resolution stress reduction and overall self -confidence. Weapons training will be included daily!

 

Aikido Summer Camp #2
August 2-6

9:30-Noon
$175

This class is for children of all ages. This is a favorite event for the kids!  Everyone commits to training every morning for a whole week. It is a time for fun, focus, serious training, camaraderie and community building. It is also a great challenge to make it all the way through! Students get better at their Aikido, feel much more centered and grounded, learn how to work through difficult places and always take great pride in the accomplishment of successful completion! 
Attendance in all classes is required.
The week finishes with a trip to Screamin Mimis!

Summer Reminders

It is our intention to provide continuity, stability and high level educational programs year round. One way that we can manifest this is by being financially stable through out the year. This why we ask that you pay your dues regardless of vacations, illnesses, or days trained. By paying your dues consistently and on time, you are contributing to the stability of the dojo. This allows so many people to benefit from the Art of Peace.

We value your ongoing support and are grateful for any referrals you make to the dojo!

A secondary contribution to the well being of the dojo is health and cleanliness. Please help us in these areas by sending your child to the dojo in good health, with a clean body, a clean gi and........Clean Feet.

Thank you for your support in all of these ways.

 

Kid's Summer Program 2009

Summer camp and all the classes were great fun this year.
Here is our annual trek to Screamin' Mimi's for all of those who finished the summer camp.





 


 





Children's Essays

In our Children's Program, we strive to create a learning environment that fosters the development and integration of each child's mind, body and spirit. Writing essays about one's Aikido experiences and how they apply to life on and off the mat, enables the child to think about and apply their training experiences beyond the practice itself. Each child is required to write and turn in an essay prior to their Aikido exam. There is a specific Aikido related topic for each rank. The following are some examples of the topics.
What do I like about Aikido?
What is blending on and off the mat?
What does it mean to take a stand?
How has my relationship to myself and other's changed since taking Aikido?
If you would like to read some of these essays click here








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