Aikido of Hilo
KUPUNA FALL SAFETY
TRAIN THE TRAINER
Dec. 12-13, 2026
Learn how to add a Fall Safety program to your dojo or community program using the
Kupuna Method which has been refined over years at Kupuna Aikido in Hawaii. Aikido methods are adapted for balance improvement, fall avoidance, and low-impact falling for seniors.
Falling is a major cause of injury and even death for senior citizens.
• More than 30% of seniors 65+ fall each year
• 50% of people who fall will fall more than twice a year.
• Every 11 seconds a senior is seen in an ER for a fall-related injury.
• Every 19 minutes an older adult dies from complications from a fall
Awareness and lifestyle adjustments such as those taught with the Kupuna Method can reduce the number of falls & the potential for significant injury.
Participation in this seminar will give dojo leaders and health professionals resources for expanding dojo membership, being more active and visible in your community, and contributing to public health for seniors.
Anyone interested in the subject is encouraged to participate in the seminar (especially allied health professionals) – no aikido knowledge is required.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
• Recommended warmups and balance exercises
• Fall Safety such as progressively higher Back falls and Forward falls
• Getting Up after a fall
• Teaching Tips
• Cooldown exercises
• Practice Teaching
• Medical Self-Certification
Training Schedule:
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm
Fee: $150
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