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Helping Children Embody Peace What Parents Say: "Teaches Reverence" "Aikido is fun, in addition to my children learning coordination and self discipline." "Improves focus and promotes pride in my children through their accomplishments." "Builds Character" "My kids practice constantly at home." "Aikido is the high point of the week for my children." What Kids Say: "I am thankful for learning harmony." "I like Aikido because it teaches me my center." "I am thankful for Aikido because it gives me a sense of focus, balance and peace." Pre Skills Ages 4 and 5 Practice spatial awareness and social skills while playing in imaginative activities that channel high energy. What a magical age, so much energy so much imagination! That is what our PRE SKILLS program taps into. Here your child will find a perfect outlet for their unique energy and creative thinking as they run like dragons, hop like frogs and learn to samurai warrior walk. Introductory Ages 6 and Above Learn respect for self and others while practicing physically challenging and fun activities. Your child will discover the joy of non competitive activity in our INTRODUCTORY classes. The win-win principles of blending with aggressive energy and genuine connection with others are taught through imaginative games and activities. Our philosophy of teaching is to blend with kids at their skill level and always provide positive feedback and encouragement. Basics Ages 8 and Above Or with permission of Sensei Increase focus and the ability to work cooperatively with others through learning basic techniques and training with staff and sword. BASICS classes continue the training begun in the introductory level. Now your child is ready to begin learning more about Aikido training and principles by practicing basic techniques. They discover the origins of techniques as they learn new skills with the wooden sword and staff. We always invite you to witness their rank tests where they will amaze you with their graceful, sensitive and sophisticated movements. Teens Achieve setting and reaching long term goals and learn to handle increased responsibility, while acquiring core values and body integration. Imagine your daughter or son going off to college with the confidence that a black belt in Aikido brings. Our TEEN program builds confidence in body, mind and spirit. Your teen works both with peers and adult mentors. Teens practice how to ground and extend energy, advance falling, weapons training and dealing with multiple attackers. Learning to remain relaxed in stressful situations while increasing sensitivity and awareness is invaluable for the teen years and beyond. Sensei Joanne Veneziano Our sensei Joanne Veneziano brings her love for Aikido to your child. A firm, loving approach creates a nurturing environment where all can learn. She has developed a children’s program that has taken many kids form white belt to black belt form shy to outgoing, from awkward to confident, from bully to pacifist. Joanne started teaching children as a brown belt in 1989 and continues that journey today as a 6th Degree Black Belt. Her caring for others manifest itself off the mat as an Emergency Room Social Worker at Harborview Medical Center and in developing breath retraining courses for The Breath Connection. Class Schedule January Through June Pre-Skills Ages 4 and 5 Introductory Ages 6 to 12 Basics Ages 8 and Up General Level Ages 6 to 12 Teens Sunday           Monday     5:00 - 5:55 pm     Tuesday   4:00 - 4:55 pm     5:00 - 5:55 pm Wednesday   5:00 - 5:55 pm 4:00 - 4:55 pm     Thursday           Friday           Saturday 8:30 - 9:15 am     9:25 - 10:20 am Combines Introductory and Basic Skills Levels   Class Schedule July and August Summer Schedule July & August Pre-Skills Ages 4 and 5 General Level Intro and Basics Ages 6 to 12 General Level II Basic and Teens Ages 8 to 15 Teens are also welcome to train in Adult Classes with Instructor’s Permission Sunday       See Adult Schedule Monday   5:00 - 5:55 pm     Tuesday     5:00 - 5:55 pm   Wednesday   5:00 - 5:55 pm     Thursday         Friday         Saturday 8:30 - 9:15 am 9:25 - 10:20 am     Tuition Annual Membership Fee 3 Month Discount Rate: $162 Pre Skills per child $189 Intro – Basics – Teens per child Miscellaneous Fees: $20 Kyu Rank Tests $20 School T-Shirt $40 Gi or Uniforms $25 Wooden Sword or Staff $70 per month for 1 child $35 per year for 1 child Pre Skills Rate: $60. per month   $130 per month for 2 children   $185 per month for 3 children   Dues are paid monthly on the 1st of the month and cover as many classes a week as students can attend at their level. Uniforms are available for sale at the school. They are not required to begin. Students who do not have a uniform may wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing. 2007 Holiday Schedule - The dojo will be closed on the following dates: Memorial Day Monday May 28th Independence Day, Wednesday July 4th Labor Day Weekend Friday August 31st – Monday September 3rd Thanksgiving Weekend, Thursday November 22nd – Sunday November 25th Christmas, Monday December 24th and Tuesday December 25th