- Kinomichi for children
- Healthy body and spirit
Starting at 4 years old, the little girl and the little boy undertake
the study of Kinomichi, which is respectful of their
young body and spirit. All the exercises have been adapted to
the age and health of each, in the spirit of martial arts.
Self-confidence
The core of the teachings of Kinomichi is that we understand
that we are our first and last support. As the child confronts
the difficulty of the exercises with the assistance of the teacher,
he discovers within his " self " the resources he needs
to overcome the challenge. The pride and the joy that follow
bring the self-confidence and the self-esteem which enable the
child to go forward with a firm step.
" Man cub "
School for the " Man Cub ", Kinomichi teaches the child
to discover himself the qualities which will make of him not
a champion, which is but a short lasting state, but merely and
simply a human being, which is ever lasting.
School of joy
" School for a lifetime ", as wrote Jazarin, Kinomichi
is also a school of joy, for on difficult roads, happiness is
a strength one cannot overlook.
Respect
Kinomichi is a wonderful discipline for children. It enables
them to live through every day situations having in mind respect
for others and for themselves. In a joyful climate, your child
discovers that he or she can study Kinomichi techniques and have
fun with new friends at the same time.
A pedagogical method
Masamichi NORO resolved to renew and translate an element of
a warring culture into a way for an " era of light".
He set out to change tools of destruction into a pedagogical
method, his goal being to develop a high standard of human qualities.
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- Direct experience
The Kinomichi we teach suits the 4-year-old child and takes care
of his mind and body. It evolves afterward as the child grows.
Neither combative nor competitive orientated, our Kinomichi delivers
direct experience and lets the child make up his own mind and
build his character.
Kinomichi's way
In the 40's, a master of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu changed the name
of his art to Aikido. This is the way of Japanese martial art
masters. Kinomichi, in its turn, has its root in the teachings
of Master NORO's teacher, Morihei UESHIBA founder of Aikido. Compared to other martial arts,
Kinomichi dedicates its spirit to peace, to the setting of peace.
The child learns that going toward others may mean something
other than conflict and agression. Touching and pushing one another
can be done peacefully and joyfully.
Playing as a means
The teaching of Martial Arts has improved with every generation,
by adaptating to the pupil and the time ; our method has grown
on the basis of observation and experience. The originality of
our Kinomichi classes is the atmosphere of " play "
that allows the child to build up new experiences and confront
unexpected situations.
Reacting smoothly
We create an environment that stimulates the child's imagination,
and his ability to react and adapt to demanding situations.
Participating eagerly
The Kinomichi lesson is full of fun. Children are expected to
participate eagerly for they understand that the goal of Judo
is to discover they are able and capable. The exercises start
with movements they execute spontaneously and then we move onwards
to more elaborate gestures.
Body language
The ideal Kinomichi is attained when the art becomes natural,
when Kinomichi techniques are done as parts of a body language.
- Benefits
At the Franco-American Community Center in Paris, the benefits
of bilingual teaching are not to be estimated.
For non-French children, our lessons are an opportunity to mix
in and more easily adapt to their new environment. They will
speak French in order to make new friends.
Joyful communicating leads to joyful learning.
- Master NORO's family crest
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