There are widely recognized benefits to be derived from practicing any martial art. At Victoria Aikido Centre, children will learn to roll and fall safely, breathe more effectively, relax, and respond appropriately to aggression. The children develop improved self-discipline, calmer dispositions, confidence and respect for themselves and others. The classes are conducted in a safe, friendly, formal-but-fun atmosphere that allows each child to develop at his or her own rate. In our Youth and Teen Aikido programs we teach children to become confident compassionate leaders who learn to locate and be aware of their centers resulting in a more focused, alert and self-regulated child. Since there are no tournaments in Aikido, the child receives all of the positive benefits of martial arts training without the sometimes unfortunate "side effects" of competition. Aikido teaches a "win/win" approach to life and conflict resolution. Victoria Aikikai is a registered non-profit Society established in 1975. The organization has grown from a few dedicated people into our current society made up of several affiliated dojos on southern Vancouver Island. WEBSITE: Victoria Aikido Centre www.victoriaaikidocentre.bc.ca FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Victoria-Aikido-Centre-207558 Contact information: 250-216-4325 and mgmoreau@shaw.ca