[Deschodt]

The original Q was about a teen... I like Aikido for kids especially, because it's mostly defensive, and a lot of time is spent learning to fall and roll (my kids are klutzes). I've seen kids go to other MA and it's sometimes hard for children or teens not to develop a cocky attitude once they master the skill to a certain level. Because they know they can do damage - instead of just walking away. Never seen that with Aikido, again beause it's defensive in nature. But if somebody initiates a fight, I think Aikido is just as good at ass-kicking as the other arts.