Illinois -- Karate is more than kicking, reports abclocal.go.com. It improves the mind and bodies of children, and that is especially important for kids with disabilities.
Karate and other martial arts teach children with disabilities how to focus, concentrate and set goals, while at the same time, to be cool and strong.
A karate school in Glenview, Chicago teaches children and teens with and without disabilities. "When we get these kids in the gym and they all put their karate suits on, they're not that different," said the sixth degree black belt and founder of the school.
He has been working with children and teens with disabilities for more than 25 years.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Down, not out
"Anyone and everyone can achieve their goals once they’re dedicated and committed, regardless of obstacles."
With those words, karate instructor Anthony Dew, a 10th degree international grand master, on Wednesday recognized five athletes for their hard work under his training in martial arts.
Missy Brower, 27, of Cogan Station and Roger Turner, 32, of Nisbet, who both have Down syndrome, were praised by Dew for their commitment as they received self defense certificates and demonstrated the skills they have acquired on the path to obtaining the coveted prize of black belt themselves.
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With those words, karate instructor Anthony Dew, a 10th degree international grand master, on Wednesday recognized five athletes for their hard work under his training in martial arts.
Missy Brower, 27, of Cogan Station and Roger Turner, 32, of Nisbet, who both have Down syndrome, were praised by Dew for their commitment as they received self defense certificates and demonstrated the skills they have acquired on the path to obtaining the coveted prize of black belt themselves.
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Thursday, June 22, 2006
This is Tao
As beginners in the martial arts, this trio of Vancouver students started out on unsure footing.
One sixth-grader was a self-described "girly girl" too shy to talk to new people. A second child was so squirrely, he actually bounced off the floors before classes began. And a teenaged boy who has never enjoyed sports said his first reaction to signing up for tae kwon do was a flat "No."
But that was Zen, and this is Tao.
Parents are discovering that martial-arts programs can offer children more than a way to kick up their heels. Students say they're gaining self-esteem, discipline and the ability to set long- and short-term goals.
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One sixth-grader was a self-described "girly girl" too shy to talk to new people. A second child was so squirrely, he actually bounced off the floors before classes began. And a teenaged boy who has never enjoyed sports said his first reaction to signing up for tae kwon do was a flat "No."
But that was Zen, and this is Tao.
Parents are discovering that martial-arts programs can offer children more than a way to kick up their heels. Students say they're gaining self-esteem, discipline and the ability to set long- and short-term goals.
Source
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