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Growing self-confidence

Our Aikido class teaches your child social and motor skills. Dealing with difficult situations (such as bullying and arguments). With time, you will see self-confidence grow and your child increasingly dare to stand up for himself. It is also seen as a sequel to the well-known Rots and Water training.

At Aikido school Ando, all taught for more than 20 years by Edo and Anne Slui, to children both in the Netherlands and abroad. Their grandmaster Yoshimitsu Yamada sensei is one of the last masters who still trained directly with founder Morihei Ueshiba.

It is their passion Sharing Aikido with as many people as possible and to be an inspiration to the community. This is reflected in all the training they do themselves, as well as teach. The classes are active and full of Aikido techniques, game-movement forms with resilient solution approaches.

Thus, at Ando, children learn to defend themselves without learning to fight.
Finally, Aikido a Martial Art that has no competition like Karate or Judo does.

Whether they have ADHD / Autism, with us it's all about fun on the mat together. Because in addition to regular classes, Ando often organises fun activities in which all Aiki kids can participate. Every year there are new things on the agenda.

By training with Bokken and Jo, children learn to focus.
Ando activities are surprising every year. For instance, we did Colored Aikido here.
Lesson in tying hakama, looks easier than it is.
My child is insecure, can Aikido help with this?

Sure. We are convinced that if a child is on the mat and trains often enough, he or she will become increasingly assertive and confident with time. Often it is also to give the child time to develop in this area. With all the techniques and exercises in Aikido, that's fine.

Very understandable. Everything new is exciting. That is why you can also just come and watch a lesson without having to participate. (You can indicate this on the trial lesson form. Then plan a trial lesson for the week you can come and train and mention in the comments section that you will come and watch the week before).

If you still have a Judo suit lying around somewhere, it is handy, but not necessary. 'Loose-fitting' clothing is fine, think of a sweatpants with a t-shirt. We will also explain this to you in the email you receive when you come for the trial lesson.

Definitely! Everyone is welcome to train with us. Did you know that sensei Edo and Anne also started Aikido that way? They both stepped onto the mat at the same time.

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.

Our members share

Experiences

Aikido together with your child

   I started practising aikido last year and I already love it. I wanted to join aikido because I thought it would be fun and because my mum and dad do aikido too. There are nice kids in the group with whom I can laugh a lot (sometimes a bit too much, according to my mum...). And what is also very nice is that mum gets to train with me. I can perform techniques with her! Ando also organises aikido seminars, which I also enjoy. For the time being, I'll keep training at Ando and who knows, I might even get my black belt!
   

Adriane

Pupil from 7+ group

Aikido boosts self-confidence

   Our children have enjoyed training at Ando Aikido for years. They learn a lot, such as rolling, fall breaking and all kinds of techniques. It also gives them more self-confidence. They really feel at home in the dojo. It's nice to see them enjoying themselves on the mat. It is also a nice idea that they can defend themselves.    
Mike & Helga

Parents from 7+ and 12+ group

Respect and pushing boundaries with Aikido

   We enjoy seeing our son push boundaries together with other children and mutual respect, which has led to an increase in his self-confidence. The exercises involving physical contact also help. Edo, the sensei, radiates a lot of calmness, which helps him to get the children on board despite the different levels.    
Kyra

Mother from 4+ group

Feel at home on the mat at Ando

   We now have 2 adolescent sons training at Ando. The eldest (14) has been on the mat since he was 7 years old. He was very insecure and did not know how to behave in larger groups. From day one, he felt very much at home here. They take him as he is and he feels that! This gives him self-confidence to show himself. Our youngest son has been training at Ando for almost a year now. He, too, enjoys it very much and, above all, learns a lot. What I especially see in them is that both have gained much more self-confidence in unexpected situations. They know how to keep calm and know what they can do. That gives them, but certainly also us as parents, a very reassuring feeling.    
Corin

Mother from 12+ group

Fun varied Aikido classes

   We really wanted Floris to take up Aikido to become more resilient, but most importantly, Floris also really likes it! The lessons are varied and allow them to run around and learn new things. And as Floris himself says: All ninjas are in Aikido!    
Lisanne

Mother from 4+ group

Secret language called Aikido

   About nine months ago, my sons Otto (11) and Polle (9) started Aikido. After some persuasion from one of the trainers, I then started too, at 41. First of all, it is of course tremendous fun to learn something new together, to learn a new secret language: "here comes another yokomenuchi!", and to practice and experiment together at home. All three of us are very excited about martial arts and all its facets. In addition, we are already reaping benefits from the trainings, although we can't quite say what that is exactly, it's more of a feeling.    
Ronnie

Father of 7+ group

Kinder Aikidoles in beeld

In het eerste Aikido filmpje neemt sensei Edo je mee tijdens een Aikidoles. Naast de reguliere lessen organiseert Ando dojo ook eens per jaar ‘Aikido kamp’ en stage’s waarbij er getraind wordt met Aikido meesters uit het buitenland. 

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