A typical children's class integrates warm-ups, basic techniques and aikido games.
Older children learn verbal conflict resolution, street awareness and self-defense.
Avoidance of violence is the heart of aikido. In a world increasingly filled with stress and conflict, these lessons are survival tools for children of all ages. He evinces a genuine interest in them as individuals and in their progress as students of aikido. In my occupation as an interpreter for the deaf and as a mathematics instructor I've had the opportunity to watch many teachers at work. My experiences in the field of education have only deepened my appreciation for the job that Mr. Pincus does.