Children’s Program
The New York Aikikai’s children’s program offers younger members of your family an excellent introduction to aikido. Students in the program will learn not only basic aikido techniques, but also a variety of skills and principles through physical exercise and mental discipline. The curriculum encourages the students to learn necessary etiquettes and respect for tradition, to develop sensitivity and patience towards their fellow students, while keeping them physically engaged and highly entertained. The program also emphasizes cooperation with peers, comprised of a variety of ethnic backgrounds, all ages from 6 to 14, and an equal amount of male and female students, fostering a keen sense of empathy. The system of ranks, marked by colored belts (from 10th to 6th Kyu), will also help the student develop a sense of self-confidence as they advance through testing, offered every 3 months.
The New York Aikikai’s children’s program offers younger members of your family an excellent introduction to aikido. Students in the program will learn not only basic aikido techniques, but also a variety of skills and principles through physical exercise and mental discipline. The curriculum encourages the students to learn necessary etiquettes and respect for tradition, to develop sensitivity and patience towards their fellow students, while keeping them physically engaged and highly entertained. The program also emphasizes cooperation with peers, comprised of a variety of ethnic backgrounds, all ages from 6 to 14, and an equal amount of male and female students, fostering a keen sense of empathy. The system of ranks, marked by colored belts (from 10th to 6th Kyu), will also help the student develop a sense of self-confidence as they advance through testing, offered every 3 months.
| MONTHLY DUES | |
| Junior (12-17) | $85.00 |
| Child (06-11) | $50.00 |
| Additional Sibling | $25.00 |
Payment Policy
The dues are collected every month electronically via automatic payment credit card, debit card or ACH. There are no long term contracts, but 30 days notice to the New York Aikikai is required for cancellation of membership, or to temporarily freeze payments for a leave of absence.
Peter Kiama Kiai · 4th DanPeter started his aikido training at the
New York Aikikai in 1989 and almost simultaneously began helping with the children’s program. He loves to teach kids and does so each Saturday.
| NEW YORK AIKIKAI CHILDREN’S TEST REQUIREMENTS | ||
| 10TH KYU YELLOW BELT (20 HOURS) 1. Answer these Questions:
What is Aikido?
2. Demonstrate understanding Who is O' Sensei? What is a dojo? Where do we practice Aikido at? Who is our head instructor? What is dojo etiquette? What is a Gi and why should we keep it clean? What is the role of the Nage? What is the role of Uke? What is Ukemi?
of basic footwork including:
3. Demonstrate understanding Left / Right Hanmi Irimi Ushiro Tenkan Kaiten Irimi-tenkan
of basic Ukemi / falling including: Front Rolls Partial Back Roll / Back Fall |
9TH KYU GREEN BELT (30 HOURS) 1. Demonstrate basic Aikido exercises: A. Wrist techniques (solo practice)
Ikkyo
B. Rowing ExerciseNikkyo Sankyo Kotegaeshi
Ikkyo Exercise
Tai No Henka (Tenkan exercise with partner) 2. Ai Hanmi Katatetori (cross hand) Ikkyo (omote & ura)
8TH KYU BLUE BELT (40 HOURS)3. Kokyudosa 4. Front Rolls & Full Back Rolls 1. Demonstrate control of Ukemi:
Small front rolls
Large front rolls Roll slapping out/Break falls 2. Gyaku Hanmi Katatetori Kokyuho
3. Ai Hanmi Katatetori Iriminage 4. Ai Hanmi Katatetori Kotegaeshi 5. Ryotetori Tenchinage |
7TH KYU PURPLE BELT (50 HOURS) 1. Gyaku Hanmi Katatetori Shihonage (omote & ura) 2. Shomenuchi Ikkyo (omote & ura)
6TH KYU BROWN BELT (60 HOURS)3. Shomenuchi Iriminage 4. Tsuki Kotegaeshi 5. Morotetori Kokyuho (2 ways) 6. Katatetori Kaitenage (uchi & soto) 1. Yokomenuchi Shihonage (omote & ura)
GLOSSARY2. Shomenuchi Nikkyo (omote & ura) 3. Shomenuchi Sankyo (omote & ura) 4. Tsuki Iriminage 5. Ushiro Tekubitori Kotegaeshi 6. Suwari waza - Shomenuchi Ikkyo (omote & ura) 7. Suwari waza - Shomenuchi Iriminage Katatetori - One hand grab to wrist Morotetori - Two hands on one Ryotetori - Both wrists held from the front Shomenuchi - Strike to forehead Tsuki - Thrust or punch Ushiro Tekubitori - Both wrists held from behind |
