Evie just starting to learn aikido
Teen & Youth Classes
Florida Aikido Center is currently offering classes to teens and youths with a focus on self-defense using aikido.
An individual’s early years can be a very challenging time. There are countless pressures: grades, social circles, dating, drugs, work, parents, FCATs, SATs…the list goes on and on. But, these same challenging years are also very formative, and experiences gained in the early years do a great deal to build one into the person he or she will be for the rest of their life.
So, with all this in mind, one of the best things teens and youths can learn – a lesson he or she can live and grow on – is how to be centered and overcome obstacles in a calm, controlled way. And, that is exactly what Aikido does…
Aikido is a defensive martial art from Japan that was founded on the premises of balance, control and measured conflict resolution. Aikido develops the mind, body and soul, and – if asked – students will say it fosters confidence, self-control, physical fitness, well being, stress reduction and mental sharpness.
By enrolling in Aikido, your child can learn to:
· Remain relaxed in stressful situations
· Increase self- awareness and confidence
· Defend him/her-self in a real-world situation
· Resolve conflicts quickly and without undue aggression
· Stick to a physical fitness routine
· Exercise discipline and restraint
But, there’s another major factor that makes Aikido a great fit for youths and teens besides preparing them for future life. Aikido is, by its nature, an inclusive martial art and does not require a significant amount of physical power and it is designed to work against any opponent. Regardless of size, weight, strength or gender, all are equal in Aikido so it is perfect for both boys and girls with any physical makeup. This also makes Aikido perfect for both teens and youths that have never played a sport or are athletes on a varsity team.
Florida Aikido Center is currently offering classes to teens and youths with a focus on self-defense using aikido.
An individual’s early years can be a very challenging time. There are countless pressures: grades, social circles, dating, drugs, work, parents, FCATs, SATs…the list goes on and on. But, these same challenging years are also very formative, and experiences gained in the early years do a great deal to build one into the person he or she will be for the rest of their life.
So, with all this in mind, one of the best things teens and youths can learn – a lesson he or she can live and grow on – is how to be centered and overcome obstacles in a calm, controlled way. And, that is exactly what Aikido does…
Aikido is a defensive martial art from Japan that was founded on the premises of balance, control and measured conflict resolution. Aikido develops the mind, body and soul, and – if asked – students will say it fosters confidence, self-control, physical fitness, well being, stress reduction and mental sharpness.
By enrolling in Aikido, your child can learn to:
· Remain relaxed in stressful situations
· Increase self- awareness and confidence
· Defend him/her-self in a real-world situation
· Resolve conflicts quickly and without undue aggression
· Stick to a physical fitness routine
· Exercise discipline and restraint
But, there’s another major factor that makes Aikido a great fit for youths and teens besides preparing them for future life. Aikido is, by its nature, an inclusive martial art and does not require a significant amount of physical power and it is designed to work against any opponent. Regardless of size, weight, strength or gender, all are equal in Aikido so it is perfect for both boys and girls with any physical makeup. This also makes Aikido perfect for both teens and youths that have never played a sport or are athletes on a varsity team.
The following video is of Mitchel. He is 14 and has been doing aikido with us for about one month. Mitchel is being attacked by three people (Tomas, Marcelo, and Jason) and his primary objective was to get out of the way while remaining relaxed and calm during this three person attack (called a randori).
