I'm came across a great article in understood.org which I've also found to be a useful parenting resource. At the Dragon Gym we've been teaching martial arts to kids with attention and learning issues like ADD and ADHD for years and years. While we aren't physicians or therapists, I've personally seen the advances these students... Read more »
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Protect Your Heart with Martial Arts
Valentine’s Day has just passed, but February is still all about the heart. Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a... Read more »
Age-Specific Kids Martial Arts - The science and psychology behind SKILLZ | Exton, West Chester, Downingtown Martial Arts
The science and psychology behind SKILLZ (Age Specific Martial Arts for Children) By Master Melody Shuman When I started martial arts in 1987 as an 11-year old, things were very different. Kids and adults trained side-by-side, and everyone tested on the same material for their belt regardless of age. Needless to say, kids usually... Read more »
What Children with ADD / ADHD really need: mini clip
Hey there, if you are a parent or and educator you've likely struggled with an ADD or ADHD child. Check out this mini-clip from our friend and colleague Master Melody Shuman. Master Shuman has over 30 years of martial arts experience and specializes in teaching kids AND martial arts instructors on how to teach... Read more »
5 Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is such a fun time of the year for children; but when children encounter tricks instead of treats, this holiday can become very scary – and not just because of the decorations and frightening costumes. Abductions, bullying, candy that has been compromised; these are all things that can make Halloween a dreadful holiday for... Read more »
