{"id":1173,"date":"2026-05-03T04:30:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T04:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=1173"},"modified":"2026-05-05T02:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T02:52:04","slug":"2026-youth-summer-special","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/index.php\/classes\/2026-youth-summer-special\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Youth Summer Special"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"951\" data-id=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_3911-1024x951.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_3911-1024x951.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_3911-350x325.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_3911-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_3911-768x713.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Practicing safe falls in our techniques<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"951\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Pin-2024-951x1024.jpg\" alt=\"four children wearing Aikido dogi are in pairs on the mat. Two children are practicing pinning the arms of the other two.\" class=\"wp-image-1174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Pin-2024-951x1024.jpg 951w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Pin-2024-279x300.jpg 279w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Pin-2024-768x827.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Pin-2024-1427x1536.jpg 1427w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Pin-2024.jpg 1802w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Youth students practicing pins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"595\" data-id=\"1176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bokken-Games-1024x595.jpg\" alt=\"Students stand in a circle holding wooden swords\" class=\"wp-image-1176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bokken-Games-1024x595.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bokken-Games-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bokken-Games-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bokken-Games-1536x893.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bokken-Games-2048x1190.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students learn to use the wooden sword through practice and games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script \n  src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/sdk\/js?client-id=BAAi9QXr5MQkmaVqv1x4pFRSGVJDrlcSHa16UiV-R3sxbOIdVEhwAReyra6PP2XvqoObuqC62TRTVOKkmQ&#038;components=hosted-buttons&#038;enable-funding=venmo&#038;currency=USD\">\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come try out our kids classes this summer! We are offering a special price of $75 for a 10-class card good for any Saturday youth classes between May 30 and August 29, plus you&#8217;ll receive a special Aikido uniform (&#8220;dogi&#8221;)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classes are on Saturday mornings from 10:00 &#8211; 10:45 am. Our youth classes are designed for kids aged 7 &#8211; 13.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Youth classes emphasize cooperation, respect, fitness, and fun.&nbsp; 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. Parents and guardians are always welcome to join their child on the mat for free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6388d5dc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bowing-24-1024x665.jpg\" alt=\"three children in Aikido dogis and orange belts are standing in a line bowing to their sensei and\" class=\"wp-image-1175\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.53984225269055;width:470px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bowing-24-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bowing-24-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bowing-24-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bowing-24-1536x998.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-Bowing-24-2048x1331.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students learn harmony, respect, and cooperation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the first day of class, students should wear loose-fitting clothing that covers knees and elbows, such as sweatpants or leggings and long-sleeved shirts. We will have some uniforms available on the first day, but depending on size availability, they may need to wait for their second class for the uniform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"775\" data-id=\"1187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-adj-1024x775.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-adj-1024x775.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-adj-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-adj-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-adj-1536x1163.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-adj-2048x1551.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"833\" data-id=\"1186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-Goofy-1024x833.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-Goofy-1024x833.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-Goofy-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-Goofy-768x625.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-Goofy-1536x1250.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aikidomn.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Youth-2024-Class-Goofy-2048x1667.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve paid, you will be redirected to a form to get more information about your child. If you do not see the form, please email <a href=\"mailto:instructors@aikidomn.org\">instructors@aikidomn.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"paypal-container-MUPY6J9UGRE2Q\"><\/div>\n<script>\n  paypal.HostedButtons({\n    hostedButtonId: \"MUPY6J9UGRE2Q\",\n  }).render(\"#paypal-container-MUPY6J9UGRE2Q\")\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come try out our kids classes this summer! We are offering a special price of $75 for a 10-class card good for any Saturday youth classes between May 30 and August 29, plus you&#8217;ll receive a special Aikido uniform (&#8220;dogi&#8221;)! Classes are on Saturday mornings from 10:00 &#8211; 10:45 am. 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