CompleteMartialArts.com - Teaching Aikido To Children

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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9780974201658 Format: Color ISBN: 0974201650 Label: Seattle Holistic Center Manufacturer: Seattle Holistic Center Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Seattle Holistic Center Release Date: 1995-01-01 Running Time: 55 Studio: Seattle Holistic Center
Editorial Reviews: Teaching Aikido to Children offers a practical way for aikido teachers to start a childrens program at their dojo. With violence on the rise in our society, Aikido instructors can contribute to reversing this trend by introducing children to the principles of Aikido. Children learn that they can be powerful without being destructive. Teaching Aikido to Children introduces ways to make childrens classes manageable, fun and rewarding for both the student and the instructor. Bruce Bookman is a 6th degree black belt and Chief instructor of the Seattle Holistic Center. He has been teaching children since 1981 and has developed a highly acclaimed program. Bookman discusses ways to maintain the balance between fun and disciplined practice in childrens classes. Using this method, kids learn Aikido and have a great time doing it! Topics include: Introducing children to the dojo; Etiquette; Exercises; How to teach techniques; Aikido related games; Discipline; Testing; Communication skills; Relating to parents; and Tips for getting your program going.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Teaching Aikido .....To Children..? Comment: Teaching Aikido for children begins by showing children practicing Aikido techniqes, followed with a serious speech by Mr.Bruce Bookman about the importance of Aikido for children and the way he sees their progress. The following shows the techniqes required for each rank in children's practice as and as long as they keep practicing. There is no doubt that Mr. Bookman is an exellent Aikido instractor. There is no doubt that Aikido is exellent for children. This video shows beautifully all Aikikai style techniqes but there is no reference whatsoever to children practice. One must find the right approach to children relating to transfering the meaning of things, simplifing complex movments, teaching coordination, balance, self control, teaching through games etc. Does'nt it the whole point in teaching children? and it is not important what you teach, whether it's Aikido or any other martial art. As someone who practice many years in martial arts (especially in Aikido and Karatedo)I tought young children and I find that teaching children in their early years needs more than teaching the techniqe. Therfore I found the name of this video ,in a way, deceptive. More Reviews