 Judo is a perfect
choice for children. Though it is a martial art,
Judo emphasizes these two principles:
Maximum efficiency with minimum effort; and
Mutual Welfare and benefit for all
Therefore, though the child learns techniques that
can be utilized for self defense, the main focus is
cooperation and reason, not fighting. Judo teaches
children to become comfortable in their growing
bodies and to respect the places they live, work,
and train. Judo also benefits a student's
flexibility, physical endurance, self-confidence,
concentration, and discipline.
Our classes are not only geared to the group. We
assist each child with his or her individual needs,
taking our students step by step through the art,
and providing the tools necessary to succeed. This
is especially true in our children's program. Our
goal is not to push students from one belt to the
next, but to help them achieve the skills and
confidence to earn their rank.
Above all, Judo is FUN!
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Aikido shares a common heritage with Judo and
Jujitsu. However Aikido emphasizes internal
development of ki (internal energy)
over physical techniques, many of which are in fact
derived from Jujitsu. By eliminating the concepts of
winning and losing, we develop a relationship based
in co-operation rather than competition. While both
training styles have inherent benefits, Aikido tends
to appeal to those who prefer softer arts such as
Tíai Chi and Chi Gung, Yoga, meditation, etc.
Grounded in
non-violence, Aikido is the practice of meeting
conflict with conscious choice through the
development of tools to journey a middle way,
between fight and flight, where attacker and
defender move together as one cohesive whole,
transcending the need
for a winner or loser. We focus on basic technique,
weapon work, ki development, and
mind-body coordination in order to discover ways to
unify ourselves with our adversaries, physical or
otherwise, thereby dissolving conflict at its root. |
