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A Parent's Thoughts on the Martial Arts by Candi Matos
I never would have believed that martial arts could help my son, Christopher, who was diagnosed as having ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) at the age of five. So many people kept telling me that I was crazy to allow him to learn the concepts of kicking, punching and fighting. I thank my lucky stars every day, because I never let myself believe in their opinions. Chris has accomplished a lot in his life and the martial arts has helped him recognize and use his strengths.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ADHD_DrugFree/message/9482 |
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Attention Deficit Disorder in the Dojang by Diana H. Dunlap, Ph.D.
For many children with Attention Deficit Disorder, the dojang provides ideal place to increase attention span, decrease distraction, develop motor and behavioral control, improve self-esteem, and build positive peer relationships.
http://hometown.aol.com/twdiii/webpage/ADDarticle/ADDArticle.htm |
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Boca martial artist helping kids with ADD to focus
“I think that martial arts classes are an excellent form of treatment for children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD,” said Ellinger. “The combination of the physical and mental arts helps the children diagnosed with both disorders pay attention.” According to Dr. Ellinger, the repetition and structure offered in martial arts classes helps the special needs children to thrive.
http://www.bocaratonnews.com/index.php?src=news&category=LOCAL%20NEWS&prid=8470 |
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Doctor's study finds martial arts helps control disorder
Families seeking treatment from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder typically turn to medication and counseling, but what about karate? --- See further below for links to the study, study summary, and another short article on this study.
http://www.zwire.com/site/printerFriendly.cfm?brd=1306&dept_id=187834&newsid=14185547 |
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Focusing on Children with ADD Suzann Wancket, Martial Arts Instructor by Ruth Hunter
When Wancket began teaching karate in 1993, she started with 10 students who had been diagnosed as hyperactive, autistic, depressed or ADD. The improvement in these children was visible just three weeks later.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ADHD_DrugFree/message/9480 |
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Martial Arts for Kids
In addition, if your child has been diagnosed or is suspected of having an attention deficit disorder (ADD), you may way to consider a martial arts class. The martial arts provide an opportunity to strengthen all of your child's body - including the important one housed up in the skull. Using mind-body disciplines, martial arts seem to address the short attention spans of today's children, even those diagnosed with ADD.
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/hl/fit/spor/kfmartialarts.jsp |
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Martial arts can give a kick to a child's self-esteem
Those with behavioral problems associated with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can get training at most studios.
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=2259&dept_id=457355&newsid=13399073&PAG=461&rfi=9 |
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Martial arts may help kids with attention disorder
Martial-arts training might be a good thing for people with any number of problems -- including shyness, bullying, self-defense, self-confidence, fitness, competition or, for some, attention deficit disorder.
http://www.detnews.com/2001/entertainment/0105/04/e10-220061.htm |
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My Journey in the Martial Arts by Chris Matos
Chris Matos is a 12-year-old boy who feels that the martial arts have helped him deal effectively with his life skills. He was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder at the age of five.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ADHD_DrugFree/message/9481 |
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Research Study Shows TSK Dramatically Improves Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(AD/HD)
A 3-month scientific research study was conducted and presented by Dr. Matthew Morand as his Doctor of Psychology dissertation at Hofstra University in New York. The study measured the effects of TSK's Martial Arts Program on the academic and behavior performance of 'non-medicated' boys with AD/HD. The study and its findings were supported by Hofstra University, and then published by Hofstra University and Dr. Matthew Morand in late 2004.
http://www.tsk.com/programs/promotions/adhd/index.htm |
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Taekwondo and Attention Deficit Disorder
Taekwondo and Karate are, in my experience, the most enjoyable sports for hyperactive children after soccer. Parents often do a double take when these sports are mentioned, fearing that a martial art will lead to serious social problems for their children because of their impulsiveness and aggressiveness. But to me, Taekwondo and Karate are two of the most therapeutic programs for children with this syndrome, and children can start as early as 4 or 5 years of age.
http://tkdtutor.com/05Instructors/AttentionDeficitDisorder.htm |
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The Effects of Mixed Martial Arts on Behavior of Male Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A 162 page Doctor of Psychology dissertation --- Martial Arts was proven to increase percentage of homework completion, academic performance, and percentage of classroom preparation while decreasing the number of classroom rules broken and times inappropriately leaving the seat. This study lends empirical support tomartial arts as a positive intervention for children with AD/HD. Results of the study are discussed in terms of future interventions in the physical education classroom or in a private setting to help children control symptoms associated with AD/HD.
http://www.tsk.com/adhdstudy/_files/ADHD_FullStudy.pdf |
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The Effects of Mixed Martial Arts on Behavior of Male Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Summary
The study lends empirical support to Martial Arts as a Positive Non-Medication Intervention for boys with AD/HD.
http://www.tsk.com/adhdstudy/_files/ADHDStudy.pdf |
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