schedulebasicskids aikidomeditation Kids Aikido Aikido is a deflective martial art that teaches self-confidence, emotional maturity and physical flexibility. Children training Aikido have fun, make friends, and learn peaceful resolutions to dynamic situations. It is a perfect structure for kids to practice building powerful connections, developing clear communication skills, and living life with an open heart. Aikido of Tamalpais offers kids classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 - 13 year olds. Schedule for each age bracket is: 4 - 6 year old Tumbleweeds 2:00 - 2:45 7 - 9 year old Ninja's 3:10 - 3:55 9 - 13 year old Samurai 4:00 - 5:00 Note: The Samurai are welcome to bow onto the mat with the Ninja's anytime before the Ninja class ends. As a young martial art based on ancient Japanese tradition, the goal of Aikido is to seek peace in the face of conflict. Our training teaches us that peace is not a stagnant harmonious situation but a dynamic ever changing challenge in which we are invited to find our center and to move with integrity with ourselves and with others. Classes are led by Dolano Arthur, she holds the rank of nidan and is the mother of three girls ages, eight, nine and eleven. She has been practicing Aikido for 18 years and makes it part of her daily practice to bring the lessons of this art into her daily life. Test are traditionally held the middle of January and the middle of June. There is a $20 per test fee. Payment for classes will be received at the beginning of each session. A session is five months, September through January and the second session is from February through June. The cost for each session is $475. If you enter later in the season your fee will be prorated. If you have a sibling in the program a 10% discount applies. If you are a school , other form of organization, or an individual who would like to schedule a demo, an assembly, or you simply want more information you can contact Dolano at 415-264-0157 or email dolano@infoasis.com
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