Aikido for Kids

Please see Schedule and fees for class times.





Shizen tai Aikido dojo offers lessons for Youth and Chidren and what once started out with one or two students has grown to more than 25 children and Youth.

See article on the development of Aikido in South Africa:

Aikido for Kids in Johannesburg and Southern Africa

Aikido has many benefits for children:

1) Since all Aikido movement is natural and rational children find they are having fun and
exercising at the same time.

2) Aikido is non-competitive, so children develop at their own pace.
And since they never feel inferior or superior they learn to co-operate with their fellow trainees.

3) They develop a natural hierarchy based on experience and respect.
They enjoy this order and always feel they belong.

4) Aikido is non-aggressive so children develop a calm sense of purpose and self-confidence.

5) Discipline and etiquette are fundamental when we practice Aikido.
Great importance is given to our etiquette, respect of one another,
developing a non-violent attitude and adopting a positive and proper style of living.

6) Through respiratory and concentration exercises, the child develops mentally.

7) Aikido develops the co-ordination of Body and Mind.

For information about our Fees and Schedule for childrens' Aikido click here