Youth Program

Youth Introductory Training

Monday through Thursday 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Youth classes are for ages up to approximately 15, based on the instructor's judgment. A minimum age of 16 is required to earn a black belt.

Aikido provides activities which challenge individuals, while giving them the tools to meet those challenges. Aikido's non-competitive approach and philosophy of intensive training in a purely self-defensive art offer such benefits to young people as:

• Improved focus and concentration
• True self esteem, gained from setting goals and meeting challenges
• Learning to develop and nurture relationships with others
• Physical conditioning
• Improved motor skills and physical coordination, with an emphasis on training safely

Regardless of age or physical condition, anyone beginning Aikido training must check with their doctor(s) and determine if they have any physical or psychological issues which need to be considered in their training.