West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy
Unlock your older child's potential with our Mighty Warrior Program – where martial arts mastery meets timeless values. Designed for children seven and up, this dynamic program teaches powerful skills that build confidence, discipline, and focus – qualities often missing in today’s fast-paced world. Your child will not only learn effective, real-world martial arts techniques, but also embrace the rich traditions and virtues that make martial arts truly transformative. For many of our Mighty Warriors, this program is the next step in their journey after completing the Little Warrior Program – seamlessly preparing them to excel in our Teen & Adult Program. Watch your child grow into a leader, with strength, character, and resilience that will last a lifetime.
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Check out genuine reviews from our martial arts family and see for yourself the difference we are making in peoples lives.
The instructors are incredibly patient and skilled at working with young children. They create a fun and engaging environment that encourages my child to learn while also fostering respect and discipline.
The curriculum is age-appropriate, focusing on basic techniques, coordination, and teamwork, all while keeping the atmosphere light and playful. I’ve noticed a boost in my child’s confidence and social skills since starting classes. The instructors are attentive, ensuring each child feels included and motivated.
Additionally, the academy prioritizes safety, which is a huge relief for me as a parent. Overall, it's been a fantastic experience, and I’m thrilled to see my child grow and thrive in this supportive setting!
Pooja Shelar
"Brilliant school. Brilliant Sensei. Highly recommended."
Jason D
"I've been training with the team at West Coast Aikido for a couple of years and I really enjoy the friendly atmosphere as well as watching the other students build confidence as they progress through their training."
Duncan Mitchell
"Both of my sons (7 & 8 years) attend the West Coast Aikido Academy every week and love it! I have seen a great improvement in their confidence and attitude. The instructors are fantastic and show great patience especially when instructing the younger students. I would not hesitate in recommending the West Coast Aikido Academy to others."
Steve Haylan
Madeley, WA
"My daughter has been attending West Coast Aikido for over 6 years, in that time it has strengthen her leaderships skills and confidence in addition to improved fitness. She has made life long friends as well as gaining important self defence skills. She is now Head Girl of her school and is striving to do her best in every aspect her life. There is no doubt that training at West Coast Aikido has been an important factor in our child’s success."
Sam Andersen
Wanneroo, WA
"I send my kids here to learn how not to fight."
Nick Jones
Merriwa, WA
"I did the “Aiki Fitness Sessions” in this academy for few months and I really enjoyed my training sessions. I’m very happy and satisfied with the training programs the professional fitness training coach “Matt” gave me. Every session was different and challenging. I could see the results in the first month! The Academy also has a very safe environment and all the professional coaches are so polite and friendly. It’s a great choice for the families to bring their children to train. Highly recommended! Thanks West Coast Aikido for giving me a great experience!"
Nahal Karbasi
Ashby, WA
"I have been a student at West Coast Aikido for 4 years and from it I have gained so much from it. I couldn’t recommend a better dojo to go to."
Dylan Burgess
Tapping, WA
"I’d like to say Thanks To ALL that have helped Levi get to where he is today. In the past he had doubts about getting up in front of the class when asked to do his Kata. But this last session he did it not Once but Twice and that to me means that his confidence is growing. As a result of the hard work from himself and the amazing people at West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Keep up the hard work everyone and Thanks Again."
Andrew Roggio
Pearsall, WA
"Our son has now been attending Aikido consistently for six months, and looks forward to each class he attends. As a parent, it certainly makes me proud to see him achieving his goals and the fact that he enjoys his time with the instructors who will serve as positive role models in his life now and as he gets older."
Rose Garbellini
Hocking, WA
"The Private Lessons with you gave me confidence, belief in myself and my abilities and they confirmed my opinion how lucky I am to be a student in your school. I could not set a dollar value to the experiences I gained in each of the lessons."
Werner Marik
Kingsley, WA
"Enter the world of aikido and your life will change forever."
Stuart Broadley
Alkimos WA
"Amazing fully owned premises... Quality instruction backed by an amazing history designed to bring out the very best in their students, wow"
Master Fari Salievski
Founder, MMA Australia, Liverpool NSW
"Love the staff and students. Makes you feel like we are all part of one giant family."
Dave Clarke
Ashby WA
"My kids LOVE Aikido. A smaller dojo/community means that everyone knows each other which creates a really great family feel. I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else!"
Sarah Morrow
Edgewater WA
"We love WC Aikido the quality of trainers and staff with Ross encouraging all the kids doesn't matter what size/shape/nationality or needs they are all taught with passion and caring learning respect and self defence so glad we found this Academy."
Katrina Vilardi
Kingsley WA
"Fantastic instructors, great atmosphere!"
Brett Pedersen
Butler WA
"My son has been doing aikido for 5 years with the past 12 months being at West Coast Aikido. In the time he has been at West Coast Aikido he has improved immensely and way beyond what he did at the other aikido school.West Coast Aikido is a lot more structured yet makes it fun for the kids. I have found that my son’s confidence levels have improved greatly. The family focused atmosphere is also what I find great about West Coast Aikido. I would recommend West Coast Aikido for sure to anyone with children."
Jude Gonzalez
Scarborough WA
"We have been coming to the West Coast Aikido dojo for 3 years now since one of my daughters joined and the other two followed shortly after. The place is filled with HARMONY! The Sensei is great and very cool. The same as all other instructors. My girls like aikido and I can say that other kids like it too. Parents are also very happy."
Vasil Nikolov
Hillarys WA
"Since having enrolled the kids at West Coast Aikido we have noticed definite improvements in their focus and confidence. The atmosphere at the dojo is excellent. The sensei’s strike a good balance between discipline and fun, giving the kids a great learning environment."
Florian Von Guttenberg
Edgewater WA
"My two boys have been training with West Coast Aikido for 8 months now and have loved every minute of it! The atmosphere in the dojo is focused but like a big family, with instructors who are very approachable.In the world we now live in it is important that my boys are learning the necessary skills to develop their confidence, focus, awareness and self-defence skills. I can see West Coast Aikido being a big part of our lives for years to come."
Peter Fleming
Hocking WA
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Online Specials - Get Started Now!In addition to instilling your child with confidence and effective anti-bullying techniques, we also focus on teaching your child important life skills by incorporating the Excellent Kids Merit Badge System into our curriculum. Each month we concentrate on a specific, easily defined, value and ask the kids to demonstrate these while they’re away from the Dojo, at home or at school. Based upon parents’ feedback we then award the deserving student with a Merit Badge that they can proudly display on their Uniform. We’ve found that this has been a powerful tool and a great incentive to help our younger students” take their Aikido home with them” and strive to be their best on and off the mats.
