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Children's Martial Arts Program

In the children's program, we teach the art of self-defense with smiles and safety. Our commitment is to create an environment in which your child can grow physically, intellectually, and emotionally. The atmosphere is disciplined and fun. The excitement of discovery is part of everyday practice.

 

Aikido develops:

  • Discipline and concentration

  • Coordination

  • Self-defense

  • A calm, stress reducing effect through breathing and meditation techniques

  • Increased confidence and a positive "can do" attitude

  • Heightened sense of spatial awareness

  • Sense of community

  • Leadership qualities

 And, it's a great workout!

 

Minimum Age: 6 years old

LEARN MORE 

kids@AikidoOfParkSlope.com 

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMP IS OPEN!

 

 


Homeschool Group Pre-Registration for Fall 2023
 

UNLIMITED
WEEKLY
CLASSES

Schedule

 

 
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Fees

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Instructors

UNLIMITED WEEKLY CLASSES

Brian Curtis

4th Dan


Brian began practicing Aikido in 1987 at NY Aikikai under the instruction of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan. After a year or so he learned that Aikido of Park Slope was just down the block from his home. He then began practicing in Brooklyn and has been a pupil of Hal Lehrman Shihan ever since.

He has been practicing Aikido for 35+
years and teaching for about 20 years. Children can benefit from all aspects of Aikido practice. It helps to develop a student’s balance, flexibility, strength and coordination, but it also promotes awareness, the ability to calmly focus, and respect for others.

Keith Miller

3rd Dan

 

Keith is a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher and undercover attorney. When he’s not being abused by his students; giving away free legal advice; and/or helping sweet old ladies crossing the street, he can be found taking story notes or... reading. He’s been known to read a comic or two. He’s an independent comic book writer and burgeoning writer. He’s currently writing his first novel to be published by Rosarium Publishing.

Natalia Safronenkova

2nd Dan

 

Natalia began practicing aikido in Russia in 1998 and traveled throughout Europe studying under many aikido masters. In 2009, she moved to the US and started her practice at New York Aikikai under the instruction of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan. She has been a teacher for the Children’s program in PSA since 2015.

 

Natalia believes that children are naturally more centered and relaxed, making it easier for them to perceive the aikido concept at an early age.

 

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