Calgary Rakushinkan
Martial arts classes · Mount Pleasant and Crescent Heights
About this provider
Children learn traditional aikido with a non-competitive approach, starting with ukemi: tumbling, breakfalls and how to protect themselves, with no sparring or competition. 1 Training is informed by Japanese sword principles, and children are introduced to sword and weapon work as they advance. 5 Classes begin and end with bowing and usually include a warm-up, tumbling, partner techniques and a game or structured play. 8
At a glance
| Ages | 7–13 years 19 |
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| Class times | Monday 5–6:05 p.m. 20 Wednesday 5–6:05 p.m. 21 |
| Opening hours (Google) | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday–Sunday closed; Wednesday 5–8 p.m. 12 |
| Fees | from $75 per month 22 |
| Address | 602 22 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4X1 11 |
The provider’s pages are silent on trial classes.
Kids Aikido 19
| Ages | 7–13 years 19 | ||||
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| Fees | from $75 per month 22 |
Locations and opening hours
Calgary Rakushinkan
602 22 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4X1 11
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday–Sunday | closed |
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| Wednesday | 5–8 p.m. |
Mount Pleasant and Crescent Heights
Sources
- calgaryrakushinkan.com/kids-aikido-calgary · published by the place
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our non-competitive, traditional approach may be the right fit for your family.
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Yes, very safe when approached properly. Initial focus is (and must be)
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on ukemi. This is how to receive techniques. So we work on tumbling and breakfalls
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and how to protect yourself. Our practice does not include sparring or competition.
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What makes our program unique among martial arts in Calgary is that our Aikidō training
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is informed by Japanese sword principles and integrated traditional methods.
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As students advance, children experience an introduction to Japanese sword and weapon training in a
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Class begins and ends with rei. After bowing in, we typically warm up, practice some
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tumbling/breakfalls, work on techniques with partners, include a fun game or structured play, then bow
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out.
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Calgary Rakushinkan offers traditional kids aikido in Calgary for children ages 7–13.
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Fees: $75/month
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- www.google.com/maps · Google listing
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602 22 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4X1
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Monday closed
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Tuesday closed
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Wednesday 5–8 p.m.
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Thursday closed
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Friday closed
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Saturday closed
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Sunday closed
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- calgaryrakushinkan.com/schedule · published by the place
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Mondays 5:00 pm – 6:05pm
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Wednesdays 5:00 pm – 6:05pm
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