Ten Reasons Why Learning Aikido is Great for Kids

When adults learn sydney aikido, they do it to learn self defence and health improvement, exercise and stress relief. However, these reasons may not be applicable or appealing to children. So, how can the martial art benefit them? Below are ten reasons why learning aikido is still great for kids.

1.       Aikido teaches children to resolve conflicts using self defence as a last resort. Since it is regarded as a non-aggressive martial art, it can help kids to get away from fights in a non-aggressive manner.

2.       It teaches children relaxation, calmness and balance. Although kids are less likely to calm down, at least they know that they have a choice, and that getting into that calm and relaxed state will help them concentrate better in anything they do.

3.       It teaches children “practical” self defence. Contrary to other martial arts that emphasize physical aggression such as karate and taekwondo to get away from conflict, aikido teaches that there is more to physical combat when dealing with other real life conflicts, such as stress, bullying, and disappointment.

4.       It teaches children to think positively by habitually achieving a calm and correct way of thinking. Just as they can master the martial art through consistent training, they will realize that they can achieve anything they want to if they work hard for it.

5.       It allows children to enjoy the best there is in life, as it is a good outlet for them to deal with pressures they encounter on different stages of their development, such as academic challenges and peer pressure. The activity is a great outlet for them to release stress and unwind after tackling life’s challenges.

6.       Since aikido helps kids achieve a calm, clear and balanced way of thinking, they will do better at school. That is because they will be able to improve their concentration and attentiveness, making them absorb knowledge better. Since children spend most of their time at school, they will greatly benefit from having a clear way of thinking when harnessing their potential.

7.       Aikido helps kids in sports, as it encompasses everything that will prepare a child for a certain sport, both physically and mentally. It develops a child’s stamina, proper breathing, balance, and many others while developing a clear mind, concentration and optimism to win.

8.       Since aikido does not require a specific talent or skill, it is a great martial art for children. It also does not require them to have an incredible amount of strength, speed and degree of flexibility. Children can always learn the martial art no matter what may be their level of physical fitness.

9.       It is a good martial art for kids because it can be mastered by all people with varying shapes and sizes. Parents may even be surprised at how effortlessly children may be able to throw even adults. It also teaches children that in real life, there may be people bigger than them who will try to attack them and that with the application of the skills in aikido, they always have a chance to walk away from the situation safely.

10.   Sydney aikido is great for children who have ADD and ADHD, as well as any normal kid since the martial art is a form of exercise.

Shin Sen Dojo is a reputable martial arts school that offers trainings, seminars and lessons in aikido. If you are looking for a dojo in Sydney teaching aikido, visit our site to know how to reach us.