Aikido

Matthew started taking martial arts a few weeks ago. He had to take a long break due to his rough 10 day flu, but turns out Sensei was out for the same illness anyhow so he didn't miss much!

Our boy LOVES this class. We are thrilled with AikidoNW. The instructors here are beyond incredible with the kids. This style of martial arts is also much more peaceful than others we've tried, which makes mom happy. :)

Here's a video of the little man being tossed around. I know I said it was a peaceful form of martial arts - and it generally is. Sensei is demonstrating how to break free from a bully's hold here. Matthew is the bully in this clip, by the way. :) Sensei says, "Grab me, kid!"....

 

Oh...and an even better video...Matthew does this thing with his feet EVERY single time he's not doing something else. It cracks us up!