08/22/2023
Aikido for Adults and Teens
Are you looking for a fun activity for the fall and winter. Aikido for Adults and Teens is starting in September! No matter your physical fitness level aikido exercises and technique will slowly raise your ability to move freely and feel stronger. Aikido is a non-aggressive martial art that incorporates stretching, circular movements, breakfalls, rolling, balance and imbalance techniques to increase your body awareness. Aikido teaches self-defense techniques with respect and disciple incorporated into each class. Through partner practice, Aikido provides a safe environment to learn how to protect yourself when you are put into a non-friendly situation. Whether tripping and falling or when being pushed around, aikido students learn how to peacefully resolve a situation.
New to Aikido students will learn the basics in aikido including, etiquette, responsible practice, Aikido terminology, falling safely, rolling forward and backwards, aikido stance, partner respect, dojo maintenance and body awareness including stretching, muscle toning and balance.
New to Aikido adults and teen student’s introduction classes will run from 6:15pm to 7:00pm for the month of September on Mondays and Thursdays. In November all adults and teen students will then start class at 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Mondays and 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Thursdays.
Classes start on Thursday September 7th at the Summerland Community Centre (downstairs) enter through the parking lot ramp.
Please email Jim at [email protected] if you are interested in training in Aikido.
Frequently asked questions.
1. What do you wear to aikido? Sweatpants and a t-shirt.
2. Do you practice in bare feet? Yes, we train in bare feet, nails clipped short.
3. What ages can train in Aikido? All ages can train in aikido, each student works at their own level of flexibility and strength level!
4. Can we only attend one class a week? Yes, attend when you can. Although classes are progressive, there is always lots of review.
5. What do we do if we are going to miss class? Please email the Sensei as soon as you know you will miss class.
6. Are there classes during holidays? There are usually optional classes on holidays!
7. Is there an insurance fee? Yes, there is an insurance fee for the year. The amount depends on whether you are over 18 years old or under.
8. How much does it cost for aikido? Under 18 years old $40.00 per month over 18 years old $60.00 per month.
Email: [email protected] for more information!
