Japanese martial art Aikido benefits children

Aikido, a defensive martial art from Japan, focuses on improving children’s mental endurance and resilience.

Many children, aging 5 to 14, are practising Aikido at Aikido Tenshinkai Club in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Aikido’s exercises help improve kids’ strength, flexibility and determination. (Photo: VNA)

Children learn self-defense techniques in Aikido 
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Children are interested in the physical exercises. (Photo: VNA)

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Aikido instructor Pham Long Son teaches the kids how to hold wooden stick. (Photo: VNA)

The kids pay due attention to the lesson (Photo: VNA)

Aikido Tenshikai Club organises training course on fire safety skills for its trainees. (Photo: VNA)

The kids are studying the art of Japanese calligraphy.
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