Aikido for Kids
Fuquay-Varina Community Center • 820 S Main St Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 Organized by Town of Fuquay-VarinaAbout this event
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We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Aikido for KidsAikido is a modern, non-violent Japanese traditional martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to by his title ‘O-Sensei’ or ‘Great Teacher’) in the 20th Century. Unlike Karate and Tae Kwon Do, Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy against them and to gain control of them or to redirect and throw them away from you. It is not a static art but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement, which makes it more effective than any other martial arts.“Dogi” or Aikido “Gi” is the basic costume worn by all Aikido students, which is a requirement and may be purchased online or from the instructor.All testing requirements are based on the traditional requirements from Aikikai Foundation Hombu Dojo in Japan, as a minimum. Registration to a National and/or International Aikido Association may be required later on.Typical class on Aikido for Children teaches students to gradually understand the physical principles of Aikido and to develop the child’s ability on the following areas:• Self-discipline -- Physical benefits• Self-confidence -- Physical and emotional benefit• Self-control -- Emotional benefits• Self-awareness -- Physical benefits• Self-conditioning – Physical and emotional benefit• Self-defense -- Physical benefits• Self-decision -- Social benefits*