Kid's Safety in Aikido
The safety of your child is always concern of parents when their child
is starting a new activity. The idea of having your child practice
a martial art can be intimidating. The following information outlines
what features of our program offer enhanced child safety.
How
we keep the kids safe
The Nature of the Style
Aikido is
a grappling style. Kids are taught to respond against punches and
kicks instead of responding to attacks with them.
Aikido techniques are
responsive in nature. Kids are taught to blend with the force of
the attack not to clash with this force.
There are no competitions in
Aikido. Students are encouraged to work together to help each
other learn and improve. Technical understanding and execution of
techniques and character development are the marks of progress in the
class.
Ukemi (Controlled Landings)
As soon as students begin they
start they begin to learn this important skill. Besides keeping
them safe in class this practice improves balance, coordination, and
conditioning.
Parental Supervision
Parents are not required to
stay during class, but they are encouraged to do so. Kids classes
are always in group settings with parents present so they are able to
see what happens throughout class.
Licensing
Effective in 2010 the State of
Wisconsin began requiring all juvenile martial arts
instructors must be
licensed. The licensing process screens each
instructor through the FBI to make sure the instructors don't have a
criminal past in that would endanger children. Ki Nagare Dojo Kids
instructors are licensed.
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