MONDAYS 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Our junior classes are designed for kids ages 10–15 and focus on Aiki-Jujitsu techniques tailored to build confidence, discipline, and practical self-defence skills.

Students will learn:

• Throws, body strikes, and pressure points
• Blocking and redirecting attacks by using the attacker’s energy against them
• Defense against specific attacks, including punches, kicks, grabs, strangles/chokes, and even hair pulling
• Ground defense, with the intention to get back on your feet as quickly as possible
• Techniques practiced from knees or while seated on a chair to prepare for real-world situations
• Safe falling techniques, including forward/backward rolls and breakfalls to the front, back, and sides

The class covers defense techniques for a variety of situations, teaching students how to quickly and effectively handle potential threats. Emphasis is placed on keeping the situation under control without unnecessary risk, ensuring kids understand how to protect themselves wisely.

To ensure safety during training, all classes are conducted on mats, with clear instruction on proper form and control.

Our grading system is designed to reward hard work and personal progression. Grading typically happens every 3 to 4 months, but it’s always about the individual’s development. We stress that sometimes progress takes longer than expected, especially as students advance through the grades. As they move up, the time between gradings may extend, reinforcing the importance of patience, consistency, and effort.

As students progress, there is also some pressure testing that increases in difficulty as they advance through the grading system. This includes Randori (free-style practice or sparring), which is always controlled, and pin-to-the-floor testingto help develop control and technique. Set sparring is also incorporated, providing students with opportunities to apply what they’ve learned in dynamic, realistic scenarios.

Once students have been training for over a year, they will be encouraged to begin helping with the warm-up. By the time they reach black belt level, they will be expected to help lead a class, always under supervision. This responsibility helps build leadership skills and reinforces their learning.

This engaging and supportive class helps kids grow stronger, more confident, and prepared for life’s challenges!