Our Kids Speak about Aikido
An interview with Sempai Tamara
Q: How old are you?
A: 13
Q: How long have you been practicing Aikido?
A: 7 years
Q: What Kyu(rank) are you?
A: Jr. 4th Kyu
Q: Why Aikido and not another Martial Art?
A: Because my Mom introduced me to it.
Q: What do you like most about Aikido?
A: Learning new techniques.
Q: What are you good at?
A: Kicks and punches.
Q: What is your biggest challenge?
A: Falls and rolls.
Q: What words of wisdom do you want to share with your fellow students and/or newcomers?
A: Don’t give up because you get bored of repetition of basics.
Q: What do you want to do when you grow up? School? Job?
A: I want to go to University but I am still not sure what.
Q: Have you ever used Aikido outside of the Dojo?
A: My awareness is more open, and when I go down the hall and people are rushing, I quickly avoid them, or when I slip, I don’t hurt myself.
Q: Have your Parents or friends or teacher noticed anything different about you since you started practicing Aikido?
A: They’ve noticed I’m stronger and more agile.
Q: What's the most helpful move or what do you think you'll use the most out of what you've learnt in Aikido?
A: The idea of keeping my space, moving around people in a crowded area.
An interview with Airk
Q: How old are you?
A: 11
Q: How long have you been practicing Aikido?
A: 5 years
Q: What Kyu are you?
A: 8th Kyu
Q: Why Aikido and not another Martial Art?
A: Because my Dad got me into it.
Q: What do you like most about Aikido?
A: Everything :-) (i.e. I can protect myself, helps me with my awareness, etc)
Q: What are you good at?
A: Rolling and teaching others.
Q: What is your biggest challenge?
A: Dealing with kids that won't listen.
Q: What words of wisdom do you want to share with your fellow students and/or
newcomers?
A: 'Be where you are' (from Goldberg sensei via my dad).
Q: What do you want to do when you grow up? School? Job?
A: Architect or Engineer.
Q: Have you ever used Aikido outside of the Dojo?
A: Yes, at summer camp last year. A Bully kept trying to push me and I kept getting off the line and keeping my hands up. This made him run into the vending machine several times until he gave up. A few other times at school as well.
Q: Have your Parents or friends or teacher noticed anything different about you since you started practicing Aikido?
A: More aware.
Our new friend Khiana visiting from Bali Indonesia. Photo by: ZIM Reflections
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