Martial Manager

Junior Samurai Program ages 4-5
This program is for children ages 4 & 5 years of age. The
focus of class is on aikido body movements, basic aikido
partner techniques, coordination & flexibility exercises, as
well as drills that focus on following directions & attention
skills. In addition to our physical training, we also teach
daily lessons in Japanese language, address child safety
skills, & increase a students sense of self discipline. By
improving in these areas students gain confidence,
awareness and respect for others. Each class is 30
minutes in length & students may choose any two classes
each week.

Children's Program ages 6-10
This program is for students ages ranging 6-10 years of
age. The focus of class incorporates all of the items in the
Junior Samurai class, however, dives deeper into learning
about conflict resolution, character development, and
partner practice of aikido techniques. Each class is 45
minutes in length & students may choose any three
classes each week.

Youth Program ages 10-14
This program is offered for all students 11-15 years of
age. Students are allowed to train three days a week
including two 45 minute Teen classes and one adult
basic or beginner classes. The Teens class enables
preteens and teens to enjoy practicing their Aikido
techniques on age-matched peers with a focus on self
defensive Aikido partner techniques, strength and
flexibility exercises, Aikido drills, lessons in Japanese
etiquette, and opportunities for character development.
The Adults basic and/or beginners classes allow the
student to be challenged to learn in a more traditional
setting. Within the Teen's Program nominated students
participate in our leadership program, the Senshin
Program. Senshin members learn about how to assist
junior students, receive monthly instruction on leadership
skills, and are entitled to additional training privileges
reserved for the serious student.

"....... The staff at JSA teach in a way that is fun and exciting, but
the kids also know that these skills are serious things to learn in life.
Skills we all need to know. The entire staff is very compassionate
and my boys love to learn at the Dojo!" ~K.Defeo

We at JSA understand the importance of instilling the
character traits of responsibility, respect, discipline, self
confidence and excellent choice making skills in children.
Our children's program teaches practical and proven
self-defense methods, in addition to enforcing clear rules of
good behavior to be followed in class and at home. Our
patient and highly qualified instructors are trained in effective
teaching strategies to teach children of all abilities. The style
of martial art we teach, Aikido, nurtures cooperative
behaviors in class that aid children in dealing with daily life
challenges without the use of competition and tournaments.

JSA's Children's Programs
"Psychological studies have found that children in martial
arts have an increased sense of responsibility, a
decrease in the willingness to take foolish risks, and a
higher sense of self-esteem." -NAPMA

".......... The staff at JSA has been and continues to be great role
models in a time when "being cool and fitting in" are first priority.
JSA stresses respect for one's self and others; self-esteem;
confidence; discipline; commitment; and most important on my list;
education. I strongly recommend that anyone with a child who
expresses even the slightest interest in learning a martial art give
JSA a try."
~Debra Geron