 Newcastle Aikikai offers Kids' classes
for individuals as young as seven years of age.
Junior students benefit from practising Aikido. The goal is for the young student to:
- Develop and expand physical and mental awareness
- Improve flexibility and coordination
- Enhance self-esteem and self-reliance
- Provide overall body conditioning
- Encourage non-violent resolution of conflict in daily life
- HAVE FUN!!!!
Newcastle Aikikai has dedicated Kids' classes six days
a week.
Parents are encouraged to train with their kids or they can sit, relax and watch.
Guidelines:
1. Be on time for class, dressed and ready to begin practise.
2. Bow when entering the training area.
3. The cleanliness of the mat and dojo is essential. Remove your shoes at the doorway and place them neatly on the shelf. Do not walk on the wooden border with shoes or outside without shoes. Be sure your feet are clean before stepping on the mat.
4. Always wear a clean training uniform (keidogi, or gi). Do not leave it in the changing room.
5. Make sure your hands and feet are clean.
6. Be sure to go to the bathroom before class starts.
7. Line up when the instructor enters the mat.
8. Bow to your partner before practising and say, "O negai shimasu" (please practise with me).
9. Bow to your partner when you finish practising and say, "Arigato gozaimashita" (thank you very much).
10. If you or someone else is hurt, tell the instructor at once.
11. Always try to do your best, don't be lazy.
12. If you have a problem, ask the instructor for help.
13. Never argue or talk back to the instructor.
14. Do not chatter or play around during class.
15. Always remember to be careful for your partner's safety.
16. Aikido is for self-defense only. Do not play around with the techniques outside of class.
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