New class starts in January 2023! Summerland Aikido will be holding beginner classes for children ages 6 to 12 years old. The classes will start on Thursday, January 5th, 2023, and will run through to April 28th, 2023. Classes are high energy for 50 minutes, from 4:30pm to 5:20pm. Aikido is a Martial Art. Aikido for children incorporates games and activities to promote coordination, discipline, co-operation, and self confidence. Training in aikido involves developing body awareness through moving, stretching, learning to fall safely, rolling, balance, mental focus, and techniques to defend yourself from physical aggression without being hurt or hurting your attacker. Children’s beginner classes will train twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30pm to 5:20pm with a cost of $40.00 for one child or $70.00 for two children per month. Adult and teens aikido classes, for all levels are on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm. Aikido training takes place at the Summerland Community Centre on Brown Street. If you are interested in training in aikido, please contact Jim at [email protected] or [email protected] . Location Summerland Community Centre 9710 Brown Street, Summerland BC V0H 1Z0