AIKIDO FOR KIDS IN JOHANNESBURG

Shizen tai Aikido dojo lessons for Youth and Children

With over 27 years of Aikido teaching experience

What once started out with one or two students has grown to more than 50 children and Youth. See article on the development of Aikido in South Africa: Aikido for Kids in Johannesburg & Southern Africa.

Aikido has many benefits for children:

1) Since all Aikido movement is natural and rational, children find they are having fun and exercising at the same time.

2) Aikido is non-competitive, so children develop at their own pace. And since they never feel inferior or superior they learn to co-operate with their fellow trainees.

3) They develop a natural hierarchy based on experience and respect.They enjoy this order and always feel they belong.

4) Aikido is non-aggressive so children develop a calm sense of purpose and self-confidence.

5) Discipline and etiquette are fundamental when we practice Aikido. Great importance is given to our etiquette, respect of one another, developing a non-violent attitude and adopting a positive and proper style of living.

6) Through respiratory and concentration exercises, the child develops mentally.

7) Aikido develops the co-ordination of Body and Mind.

Why not try Aikido and improve your child’s health and well being.

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CLASS TIMES AND FEES

FEE STRUCTURE
  • Bryanpark R595 p/m (3 month starter special at R480 p/m)
  • White river R450 p/m.
  • Administration fee: R350 annually.
  • Family discount: 2 siblings less 5%.
  • 3 members less 7%.

TRAINING TIMES

BRYANPARK JHB
  • Saturday’s: 9 00am-10 00am
  • Chief Instructor C Borman
  • Assistant Instructors: Lisa Borman, Sean Yang, K Pannell 
WHITE RIVER
  • Mon & Weds: 5 00pm-6 00pm Kids
  • Insructor-C Borman
  • Assistant Instructor- L Borman

What people are saying about Shizentai

Shizentai Aikido Dojo is the best place for children to be introduced and to master martial arts. Sensei Craig is not only an Aikido master of a note, but he is a great teacher. My daughter attended Aikido classes at Shizentai Aikido Dojo. There is good vibe in this place. Kids are having fun and kids are learning life skills. The Aikido practice at Shizentai Aikido Dojo had an extremely positive impact on my daughter’s life.

Ilia Lessev / Google

Aikido is a form of martial art that involves lots of joint locking and opponent throwing techniques. Other than its practical purpose of self-defence, Aikido is also a way of lifestyle with “zen in motion”.

In the Northern Gauteng region, Shizentai (“natural form” in literal meaning) is one of the best dojos that provides intense sweating exercise, but with peace and harmony at session end- an experience not to miss out!

Sean Yang / Google

I love it becauseI want to use it for selfdefenceand I am using it with my mothers phone sometimes people like bullying me

Google / Dikeledi Skhonyane

Our Locations

Bryanston, Johannesburg

2nd Floor Dance Zone
Corner Cumberland & Grosvenor Road
Bryanston, Johannesburg 2191

+27 74 748 3600
craig@aikidoshizentaidojo.co.za

Nelspruit

26 Kommet Street
Nelspruit 1290
Mpumalanga

+27 82 990 2938
craig@aikidoshizentaidojo.co.za

White River

Bahati Training Edge Fitness Centre
R537, White River 1240
Mpumalanga

+27 82 990 2938
craig@aikidoshizentaidojo.co.za