 Kids'
Aikido: Ages 6 & up
Through a variety of aikido games and controlled
partner practice, children begin to understand
the physical principles of aikido. We develop the child’s ability to move fluidly from
the tanden (center), to step out of the line of an attack, and to recognize
the unbalanced nature of violence.
- Physical
Benefits: Gives your child(ren)
the edge in all the physical activities that
they will encounter during their lives.
Aikido is a common denominator for
movement in all sports. Conditioning,
balance, timing, relaxation, visualization,
kinesthetic awareness and fun are at the
core of aikido.
- Emotional
Benefits: One of the greatest
problems in the modernworld is learning
to deal with stressful situations in calm,
controlled, yet expressive ways. Practicing
aikido, over time, will give your child(ren)
tools for resolving life’s daily conflicts.
- Social Benefits:
The sooner children learn
that there are alternatives to fighting, both
physically and verbally, the sooner they
will experience real personal growth. Both
the individual and our society benefit.
Aikido for Preschoolers
Bruce Bookman or
Melissa Pittman-Fischer
In this fun-filled class preschoolers learn
the basic techniques of aikido with games
designed to enhance focus and physical
coordination. Children work on their social
skills including good communication as
they discover how to effectively participate
in a group learning situation. Many parents
comment on the positive changes aikido has
made in their child’s life.
Mon, 4:00-4:45pm
Tues, 1:30-2:15pm
See fee schedule
Children's Summer Camp
Bruce Bookman 
Children get step-by-step instruction and make tremendous progress in the Aikido Summer Camp held at the Seattle Holistic Center. First day beginners and advanced students alike benefit from the daily routine of immersing themselves in training. We have found that children make greater progress in a week’s time than they would by practicing the same number of hours, spread over a couple of months! A snack is served each day. Games are interspersed with classical aikido techniques to maintain a lighthearted and focused environment. The class will warm-up with basic yoga. Time is set aside for self-directed play where children make up their own games. Everyone has lots of fun and comes away from the camp with a sense of accomplishment!
Week long Camp
Monday-Friday, 9:30-12:00noon
July 7-11 or Register
August 4-8 Register
$150 per child
SHC Greenlake
(Snacks are provided, you may drop your child off at 9:00am and pick up by 12:30pm)
Tenzan Aikido | 7700 Aurora Ave N
| Seattle, WA 98103 | (206) 525-9035 | reception@seattleholisticcenter.com |
