Bozeman Aikido Children's and Young Adults Program

Bozeman Aikido offers aikido classes for children ages 6-18 located in a traditional Japanese dojo off of N 7th Ave in Bozeman. Aikido is a non-competitve, non-violent martial art that uses circular motions borrowed from nature to resolve conflict. Training is performed in a safe atmosphere where students are encourage to cooperate and encourage one another and learn sensitivity to each other's movements. Students will also learn proper falling technique including forward and backward rolls and break falls.

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art and therefore students will learn basic Japanese words such as counting 1 through 10 and learn proper Japanese dojo etiquette and Japanese cultural history. After consistent training, students will demonstrate their knowledge through examinations where they are asked to perform the techniques with the spirit and care exemplified by the art form. Belts and certificates are given to celebrate in the student's achievement. At 13 years of age, students have the option of joining the general membership and examining for promotions recognized by the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The beginner class is 4:30 to 5:45 P.M. on Fridays and is on-going.