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The inspiration for the children's aikido
program at Seattle Holistic Center/Tenzan
Aikido comes from Bookman Sensei's
childhood training experience. He knows
what each child's challenges are, what
they're capable of and is dedicated to
helping them realize their potential.
Aikido for Children
 Ages 6 & up
Bruce Bookman
Please see schedule for dates and times
Through a variety of aikido games and
controlled partner practice, children begin to
understand the physical principles of aikido.
We develop the child's ability to move fluidly
from the tanden (center), to step out of the line
of attack, and to recognize the imbalanced
nature of violence
- Physical
Benefits:
Gives your child(ren)
the edge in all the physical activities that
they will encounter during their lives.
Aikido is a common denominator for
movement in all sports. Conditioning,
balance, timing, relaxation, visualization,
kinesthetic awareness and fun are at the
core of aikido.
- Emotional
Benefits:
One of the greatest
problems in the modern world is learning
to deal with stressful situations in calm,
controlled, yet expressive ways. Practicing
aikido, over time, will give your child(ren)
tools for resolving life's daily conflicts.
- Social
Benefits:
The sooner children learn
that there are alternatives to fighting, both
physically and verbally, the sooner they
will experience real personal growth. Both
the individual and our society benefit.
Your child may try the first class free of charge
Aikido for Preschoolers
Ages 4 & 5
Bruce Bookman or
Melissa Pittman-Fischer
In this fun-filled class preschoolers learn
the basic techniques of aikido with games
designed to enhance focus and physical
coordination. Children work on their social
skills including good communication as
they discover how to effectively participate
in a group learning situation. Many parents
comment on the positive changes aikido has
made in their child’s life.
Monday 4:00-4:45pm
Tuesday 1:30-2:15pm
See fee schedule
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