jersey shore aikikai

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.

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 11-15
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.

Adult Program ages 15 & up
Students ranging in age from 15 & up are enjoying
the benefits of Aikido. Aikido is much more than a
proven form of self defense. Aikido training is an
effective way to lose weight, gain flexibility, increase
strength, decrease stress and exercise while learning
a traditional martial art. All of our students train at
their own individual levels in classes to meet every
student's needs. Our JSA instructors are there every
step of the way. All that is expected of you as a new
student is a willingness to try, come to classes, and
enjoy the learning experience. Unlike going to the
gym, martial arts training offers life-changing
benefits that improve a student's mental and physical
abilities. JSA offers a diverse schedule to fit the goals
of even the busiest student with unlimited training
available seven days per week.

".......... 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." ~D.Geronartial art give
JSA a try." ~D.G.