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Aikido

Aikido

Martial Arts

There are no competitions in aikido, so self-defense skills and body awareness are developed without the pressure of competing. It is especially valuable for children because it passes on the values of respect, cooperation and self-control.

Benefits
  • Self-control
  • Balance and coordination
  • Empathy
  • Stress management
  • Safe falling
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreShouldersArmsBack

Supporting Muscles

LegsWristsGlutes

Fitness Components

balancecoordinationflexibility
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Low
Strength
Low
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
8

Up to age 8

Ukemi (falling) through play, basic movements

12

Up to age 12

Technical work, practice with a partner

16

Up to age 16

Dan grades, advanced techniques

A Family Sports Background Helps
Judo / Aikido: Falling technique and grips are passed on

Starting age

Ages 6+ (ideal: 8)

Weekly time

Beginner 1–2 hours
Intermediate 2–3 hours
Advanced 4–6 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,200 – TRY 3,000

Equipment
Aikidogi₺250–700
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near you
Federation

Türkiye Aikido Federasyonu

Is there a Aikido club near me?

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Sports That Pair Well With It

Because it is non-competitive, it combines well with other sports.

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Judo

An Olympic martial art of Japanese origin based on throws and takedowns, built on the philosophy of "maximum effect with minimum force".

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Kids Yoga / Pilates

Builds breath control, balance and flexibility through play; a core complementary discipline for every sport.

Ages 3+1–2 hours
Individual Sports

Aikido Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Aikido? — From Japanese Self-Defense Art to a Philosophy of Life

Aikido: not just a sport, but an art built on a philosophy of balance and harmony

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What Is Aikido? What Are the Rules?

Basic aikido techniques, dojo etiquette and the philosophy behind the art

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