Dojo: (250) 477-4899
690 Sumas Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 4S6

“The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered.  If you are centered, you can move freely.  The physical center is your belly; if your mind is set there as well, you are assured of victory in any endeavor.” ~Morihei Ueshiba

Juniors

Since there are no tournaments in Aikido, the child receives all of the positive benefits of martial arts training without the sometimes unfortunate “side effects” of competition. Aikido teaches a “win/win” approach to conflict resolution. In Aikido no child should ever feel like a “loser”. Aikido is a purely defensive Art – children are taught that punching and kicking are not acceptable ways of dealing with conflict. Rather, they learn that aggression only leads to self-defeat. If you share these values, we invite you and your child to visit our dojo to observe and/or participate in our classes.

“As a public school teacher I can attest to the many benefits Aikido provides to children: safe and fun physical exercise, positive friendships, and the role modeling of respectful, responsible behavior. Instructors in the Victoria Aikido Centre’s popular children's Aikido program create a non-competitive, fun environment with clear, structured rules of behavior.”

Mark B

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