{"id":101,"date":"2018-02-04T05:06:38","date_gmt":"2018-02-04T05:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=101"},"modified":"2026-08-20T01:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T01:12:16","slug":"youth-classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/index.php\/classes\/youth-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Aikido for Kids and Families"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We offer classes for kids aged 7 through 13 to learn and study Aikido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth classes emphasize cooperation, respect, fitness, and fun.  Classes cover the same basic movements, rolls, and many of the same hand and weapon techniques as in the adult classes, but at a level appropriate for younger students. Youth classes are a great way for kids to practice focus, and discipline as well as healthy aerobic exercise. Our students learn to practice harmony and cooperation through Aikido techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth students may test for rank, just as adult students.  Testing for rank is often a good way to measure progress and to encourage students to work toward a goal, but it is completely optional. Tests involve demonstrating various movements, rolls, and techniques, according to their level. When youth students move up to the adult classes, they receive an adult rank equal to their youth rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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