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Program Summary
Program Summary
Aiki Academy is a unique program designed to help your child develop important self-regulation skills alongside improved body awareness, general improved fitness and wellbeing.
Aiki Academy is a unique program designed to help your child develop important self-regulation skills alongside improved body awareness, general improved fitness and wellbeing.
Think of self-regulation as your child learning to better understand and manage their feelings, thoughts, and actions.
Think of self-regulation as your child learning to better understand and manage their feelings, thoughts, and actions.
Our unique approach is founded on the principles of Aikido and based on over 10 years of children’s Aikido classes (our “AikiKids” Program). Aikido is a Japanese martial art that aims to effectively resolve conflict without resorting to brutality.
Our unique approach is founded on the principles of Aikido and based on over 10 years of children’s Aikido classes (our “AikiKids” Program). Aikido is a Japanese martial art that aims to effectively resolve conflict without resorting to brutality.
Aiki Academy does not teach martial skills that damage children’s growing bodies, nor do we program an aggressive response to conflict.
Aiki Academy does not teach martial skills that damage children’s growing bodies, nor do we program an aggressive response to conflict.
Key Features
Key Features
A Safe & Supportive "Dojo" Environment
A Safe & Supportive "Dojo" Environment
An Aiki Academy class isn't just a physical space; it's an empowering culture built on Aikido's principles of harmony and respect.
An Aiki Academy class isn't just a physical space; it's an empowering culture built on Aikido's principles of harmony and respect.
Emotional & Physical Safety
Emotional & Physical Safety
Safety is the priority. We create a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe emotionally and physically. Our instructors guide every activity, and we promote a culture of mutual care, just as students support each other in Aikido practice.
Safety is the priority. We create a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe emotionally and physically. Our instructors guide every activity, and we promote a culture of mutual care, just as students support each other in Aikido practice.
Respect and Mindfulness (Reigi)
Respect and Mindfulness (Reigi)
Reigi is a Japanese term for practices of showing respect, good behavior, and being mindful. These become anchors for positive habits and are fundamental to martial arts etiquette.
Reigi is a Japanese term for practices of showing respect, good behavior, and being mindful. These become anchors for positive habits and are fundamental to martial arts etiquette.
Training is conducted in a consistent, respectful, and empowering environment.
It's a fun and engaging space where children feel safe to learn and grow
Training is conducted in a consistent, respectful, and empowering environment.
It's a fun and engaging space where children feel safe to learn and grow
Learning Through Cooperation
Learning Through Cooperation
Aikido is unique because it's only truly learned through cooperation. This results in a high level of integrated Co-Regulation where students learn to manage themselves with others; instructors and peers.
Aikido is unique because it's only truly learned through cooperation. This results in a high level of integrated Co-Regulation where students learn to manage themselves with others; instructors and peers.
Experienced & Caring Instructors
Experienced & Caring Instructors
Your child will learn from experienced instructors who use an engaging and detailed curriculum. They're great at motivating kids!
Your child will learn from experienced instructors who use an engaging and detailed curriculum. They're great at motivating kids!
The Aiki Academy program was created and is led by Peter Noble sensei;
The Aiki Academy program was created and is led by Peter Noble sensei;
Peter has been teaching children Aikido principles for over 15 years. He is particularly good at engaging, entertaining and educating children. In his other life, Peter is a Celebrant, DJ and MC, as well as a professional vocalist, with over 20 years of experience in front of groups pf people of all ages and types.
Peter has been teaching children Aikido principles for over 15 years. He is particularly good at engaging, entertaining and educating children. In his other life, Peter is a Celebrant, DJ and MC, as well as a professional vocalist, with over 20 years of experience in front of groups pf people of all ages and types.
Peter Noble sensei is an Aiki Kai certified 4th Dan Black Belt and Shidoin (internationally recognized instructor), the Head Instructor of Adelaide Takemusu Aikido Club. Peter is also a founding member and Vice President of ATARi, the national body for Takemusu Aikido in Australia.
Peter Noble sensei is an Aiki Kai certified 4th Dan Black Belt and Shidoin (internationally recognized instructor), the Head Instructor of Adelaide Takemusu Aikido Club. Peter is also a founding member and Vice President of ATARi, the national body for Takemusu Aikido in Australia.
All Aiki Academy Instructors maintain WWCC and First Aid compliance.
All Aiki Academy Instructors maintain WWCC and First Aid compliance.
Structured & Proven Program
Structured & Proven Program
Our program has been developed and refined over 10 years of successful Aikido program for children ages 5 to 15, ensuring a methodical and effective learning experience.
Our program has been developed and refined over 10 years of successful Aikido program for children ages 5 to 15, ensuring a methodical and effective learning experience.
Over 10 Years of Practical Development
Over 10 Years of Practical Development
The program was developed from our AikiKids and AikiTeens programs; established in 2015 they have undergone over 10 years of development.
The program was developed from our AikiKids and AikiTeens programs; established in 2015 they have undergone over 10 years of development.
Integrated Learning = Benefits to Your Child
Integrated Learning = Benefits to Your Child
Self-Regulation Focus
Self-Regulation Focus
- Better Self-Awareness: They'll learn to understand their own feelings and actions, a key aspect of Aikido training.
- Improved Social Skills: They'll get better at interacting with others through cooperative practice.
- Stronger Character: We help build positive traits like discipline and perseverance.
- More Confidence: Your child will become more sure in themselves.
- Greater Resilience: Your child will be better able to bounce back from challenges.
- Situational Awareness: They'll become more aware of what's happening around them, an important skill in both physical and social situations.
Health Benefits
Health Benefits
- Flexibility & Strength: Through dynamic movements and safe falling techniques, kids develop more agile bodies and build muscle strength in a fun, non-competitive way.
- Improved Balance: Practicing various stances and movements as well as learning to take others balance and having their own balance taken in a safe environment, helps children enhance their stability and coordination.
- Greater Body Awareness: Kids learn to understand how their bodies move in space, improving their posture and control during activities.
Associated Soft Skills
Associated Soft Skills
- Adaptability: Aikido teaches children to adjust to different situations and partners, helping them become more flexible in their thinking and actions.
- Resilience: Learning to safely fall and get back up instils a "try again" attitude, helping kids bounce back from challenges both on and off the mat.
- Collaboration: Many techniques involve working together with a partner, teaching children how to cooperate and achieve goals as a team.
- Communication Skills: Kids learn to give and receive clear instructions and respond appropriately to their partners, fostering better interactions with others.
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