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Every martial art has something unique and special to offer an adult student. However, we believe that children have particular needs that are nurtured through Aikido practice. For instance, Aikido is non-competitive, allowing children to discover the art through inward focus and self- motivation. Character building is important in an increasingly competitive and stressful culture that all too often rewards exterior, material success rather than inner qualities of self-confidence and composure. If your child enjoys and excels in competitive sports, then Aikido is a nice counterbalance to team competition. Many children and parents have commented that several years of Aikido significantly improves their athletic ability and understanding of teamwork. If your child dislikes competition and team sports, he/she often discovers the excitement of improving coordination, flexibility and movement through Aikido. Many martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do, Karate and Wu Shu (Chinese forms like “Kung
