Aikido for Kids
$75 per month
Houston Aikikai offers Aikido instruction for children ages 6 years old and up (5 years old admitted case by case). A parent or guardian must be present. Classes run from 40 to 60 minutes long.
Classes will focus on 3 main areas of Aikido
Body Movement & Falling
The main concern in self defense is protecting the body. Every class will incorporate games & drills that teach the body how to evade trouble and to fall without injury.
Etiquette
Children will learn the importance of kindness, respect, and intent by learning and practicing the etiquette of the Aikido tradition.
Beginner Techniques
Beginners will learn Aikido's basic techniques one small piece at a time, building up a strong foundation for advanced techniques and body movements.
Childrens rank requirements
Yellow Stripe - Safety First
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Basic Etiquette
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Hanmi (stance)
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Ukemi: Ushiro & Mae (back & front falls)
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Tai sabaki: Irimi, Tenkan, & Shikko
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Attacks: Shomenuchi & Tsuki
Green Stripe
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Front roll
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Attacks: Katatetori & Kosadori
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Tae no Henko
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Ikkyo Undo
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Kosadori Ikkyo Omote
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Katatetori Iriminage
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Ken Suburi: Shomenuchi (sword)
Blue Stripe
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Back roll
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Happo Undo
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Happo Giri
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Kosadori Ikkyo Ura
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Katatetori Sumi Otoshi
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Tsuki Iriminage
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Jo Suburi: Tsuki, Shomenuchi
Purple Stripe - 6th Kyu
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Ushiro Tekubitori
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Ushiro Kubeshime
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Yokomenuchi
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Kokyudosa - Zagi Kokyuho
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Jo Kata
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Ken Suburi: Yokomenuchi, Parry
5th Kyu - On the Path
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Shomenuchi Ikkyo
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Shomenuchi Iriminage
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Katatetori Shihonage
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Ryotetori Tenchinage
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Tsuki Kotegaeshi *
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Ushiro Tekubitori Kotegaeshi *
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Morotetori Kokyuho
* depends on age of student