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 »
Posts Tagged: Kids Martial Arts
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 »
HOW DO MARTIAL ARTS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS?
Leadership is something that we talk about with our kids, a lot. But what does leadership mean? And, how does martial arts training help develop those skills? First, let’s define leadership. I think a leader is someone that does some, many or even all of the following: Inspires and motivates others Displays high integrity and... Read more »
