Our focus during youth Aikido classes is more on the martial side of Aikido. Thus, we challenge them in different areas. We create awareness and work on fitness. In the lessons, we use situations and how to deal with them in the best possible way. During the summer, Urban Aikido is an excellent part where we train e.g. No-gi (without Aikido suit). In this way, we bring Aikido youth classes closer to the experience of young people.
The youth programme includes 'standing up for yourself' central. You learn to stay more with yourself and be less carried away by emotion.
The self-defence techniques help you more physically resilient become. Ensure improved posture and appearance. Finally, Aikido does not require you to be big and strong.
There is no prior knowledge required To participate in youth Aikido classes. Everyone trains at his and or her own level.
At Ando, this is how we provide a safe and trusted learning environment. That is the way to make progress. After all, learning is done by making mistakes.
Sensei Anne helps a student from Eindhoven with a wrist clamp.
Everyone trains at Aikido school Ando at their own level.
Yes. We believe that Aikido works. Of course, you will have to put in enough mat hours for that (like all other martial arts). To complement this question, an Aikidoka only sees a 'won fight' when there was no need to fight. That is the essence of Aikido.
Aikido has many (graceful) turning movements. You'll never see an Aikidoka blocking anything, but turning with the energy that comes at him. Followed by e.g. a wristlock, from which a nice gliding roll then ensues. Not because this is a realistic falling movement, but one of the best ways to avoid injury. Did you know that, of all Martial-Arts, Aikido has the most variations in fall breaking?
The biggest differences are not in the techniques, but the context in which we explain and practise them. This is how we challenge youth more, use situations they might encounter e.g. at school. (Incidentally, we also exchange lessons from time to time).
It's as tough as you make it. We will try to challenge you at your level, so that when you go home you think 'hey what a nice workout that was'. Ultimately, it's about learning to challenge yourself.
We will share the cost with you after the first lesson. After all, it is important to us that you like Aikido, not because it is cheaper than, say, tennis. Should it be too expensive, we will find something on that. The bottom line is, do you like Aikido? That's why our trial lesson is free. The choice after that is always up to you.
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