Age Mix: Senpai and Kohai

Sierra Aikido

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	All ages train together. The youngest are 6 and 7. Here Julie shows them how to shift their weight forward before they try to stand after taking a back fall
The oldest are high school age.
	More experienced kids ( senpai) teach the less experienced ones (kohai). The senpai and kohai on the right are the same age. On the left, an older senpai watches over one of the youngest.
These four and other very experienced senpai pair up with brand new students to show them the basics and help them feel included in the group.
	The oldest senpai become valuable assistant instructors. They train with both the adults and the kids.
Teen instructors and mixed ages make training enjoyable!