Kids Playing GO

How Go Benefits Kids

Watch this video below to see a BBC clip on how Japanese kids are flocking to GO. GO is a game which strengthens the mind and etiquette simultaneously. GO is a far better option than video games. Parents will love it ! Here are just a few benefits for kids:

  • Strong Balanced Mind: BOTH logical (left brain) and artistic (right brain)
  • Patience & Courtesy
  • Concentration & Memory


    Kids Playing Go Around the World

    Chinese Arts

    For centuries in China, 4 essential accomplishments were expected of the educated person: Music (lute), GO (Weiqi), Calligraphy and Painting. Thus the education began while very young. See these links to learn more about how kids are involved in GO.


    Kids Learning GO

    Brandon

    <-- A Sewickley Go Club member, Brandon Smith, volunteers to teach a young bright student whose father asked if Brandon could teach his son how to play.


    Devon









    Devon Jones, upcoming member of the Sewickley GO Club (Shay's son), plays Nick Ross -->




    Brandon



    The 2007 Romanian Go Conference. -->

    Alberta Kids





    <--Kids in Alberta play 9x9 GO.

    Alberta Kids









    <-- Serbian Youth GO Championship 2007.