Classes

Youth Aikido

Adult Aikido

Iaido, Kendo, Naginata

Zen
Meditation

Chozen-ji Kempo

 


                       
Beginning Youth Aikido Class
For Students Ages 7-14

The focus of Aikido practice of the Academy of Zen and the Ways is training to center body, breath and mind through Zen and Aikido.

Program

The beginning course in Youth Aikido will teach the student fundamentals necessary for the practice of Aikido in the Academy of Zen and the Ways, School of Budo.  This will include the practice of Zazen (sitting meditation), stretching exercises, centering and focusing exercises, and basic Aikido techniques, falls and rolls.  A certificate of completion will be issued at the successful completion of the course, which qualifies the student for participation in regular classes of the Youth Aikido Program.

A short meeting with parents will be held by the instructor(s),  prior to the first class at 8:30 AM.  At least one parent will be required to attend.

Content

  • Basic Sitting and Centering

  • Aikido Exercises

  • Aikido Rolling and Falling

  • Focusing Exercises

  • Kokyu Dosa

Techniques

  • Katatetori Kokyunage
  • Katatetori Shihonage
  • Katatori Ikkyo
Time   Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location  Kapahulu Senior Center, 2nd Floor Classroom
 3410 Campbell Avenue
 Honolulu, HI  96815
Uniform  Judo Gi (not required, can purchase through IZS).
Equipment  None
Fees  $20.00 per month (Checks payable to: Institute of Zen Studies)

For more information, please contact:

Institute of Zen Studies
350 Ward Avenue, #106-224
Honolulu, Hawaii  96814 USA
(808) 566-7222
Fax (808) 566-7122
Email: izs@izs.org

Daihonzan Chozen-ji
3565 Kalihi Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 USA