As a parent, is it alright that...
We both know that your answer is NO, but these are PARENTING REALITIES. And it's time that YOU PUT AN END TO ALL THESE SITUATIONS RIGHT AT THIS VERY MOMENT!
AND YES, YOU CAN DO THAT. WE CAN DO THAT THROUGH AIKIDO TRAINING!
Yes, this is my parenting secret: I have enrolled Anne and Kevin to a special class that's been helping them develop the character values that they will find useful in all aspects in life, and that is AIKIDO.
Sure, you may be asking, of all martial arts classes to choose from, I settled with Aikido. My answer is plain and simple:
AIKIDO PROVIDES NO LESS THAN HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT - exactly what children need.
A non-combat Japanese self-defence martial art, Aikido trains your child to:
Truth be told, at first I was not convinced about the benefits of Aikido, as there are other more popular martial arts in which my fellow parents enrolled their kids in. But thankfully I have found a place that teaches contemporary Aikido for kids as young as mine, a community that's safe and welcoming to persons who want to learn the discipline to develop their aspirations as individuals: aikiForest.
Unlike other Aikido schools that only focus on the discipline and techniques, aikiForest follows a 2-prong approach towards this form of martial art, making it both a structured and progressive training experience:
1) Social, Emotional and Character Building
2) Physical Technical Development
I have no regrets in enrolling Anne and Kevin at aikiForest. They have been taking regular Aikido classes already, and I am seeing that they are starting to be more aware of their surroundings, both in their actions and with their attitudes towards everyday situations. These simple instances-and how they deal with them, already make me proud. They're growing up fast, and these lessons are things I don't want them to miss out.
The Aikido teachers make the classes so fun! The children love them!
I noticed our children would practice what they have learnt from Aikido class. They are aware that Aikido is meant for self-defence instead of fighting or violence
My students look forward to the weekly aikido lesson. The Aikido teachers give clear instructions and my students are able to follow and carry them out. Aikido has taught my students to be more alert. They also have better memory recall now.
My child has acquired more discipline and higher level of awareness after learning Aikido. The teachers are able to engage the students and conduct lessons in a fun and conducive environment, yet instilling some discipline appropriate for the age group.
I am able to see a vast improvement in discipline in my son! When he was younger, he wouldn't really follow instructions. But (with aikido) I notice that he is able to focus and follow instructions. He also makes a conscious effort to meet goals and targets set by the trainers, and performs the techniques to the best of his abilities. I'm so proud of him!
Aikido is a great way to get my son to focus and learn to listen to instructions. I like that the techniques are gentle and non-aggressive, yet effective! The instructors are well-versed in kids' behaviours and can engage them very well. My son loves the Aikido lessons and really look forward to it every week!
From the way the Aikido instructors engage the class, the children thoroughly enjoy themselves and are able to comprehend the lessons very well!
This is a very good exercise for them and the children will learn a lot through taking up Aikido. Bianca is very active, so I'm sure she will benefit greatly from the lessons.
(4 terms per year, 3 months per term)
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Your kids are growing up fast.
They deserve to learn the skills that they will use as they form their future.
And this is their time to do just that.