To effectively instill balance and discipline in their children, many parents turn to one thing—martial arts. Many also consider it as the ideal outlet for kids to release their pent-up energy while developing their self-confidence and social skills. And since children are impressionable by nature, learning martial
Read more →Aikido is a Japanese martial art first developed and introduced by Morihei Ueshiba. He was also often referred to as “O Sensei” or “Great teacher.” On a physical level, aikido involves joint locks and throws derived from Jujitsu and techniques and throws derived from Kenjutsu. However, aikido’s
Read more →Adults practice aikido for a variety of reasons—relaxation, self-defense, stress reduction and a host of other benefits. However, those are concepts children don’t care about or are not even aware of to begin with. So, the question remains: why aikido for kids? What do kids stand to
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