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KARATE
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Coping with
Children’s Needs
F
or children with attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or oppositional defiance disorder
(ODD), karate can be both an enjoyable and beneficial way of coping
with the condition. Many doctors and psychologists recommend karate
for patients with ADD, ADHD, or ODD. Since karate offers physical, social,
and emotional benefits, it is easy to see why karate is ideal for people with
these conditions.
Perhaps the most obvious bonus to karate is the physical aspect. Karate
provides an enjoyable way to stay physically healthy and active. These
physical workouts often help children with ADD, ADHD, and ODD to cope
with their conditions.
Karate also teaches coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength,
along with many other positive skills. This skill set is beneficial in karate,
and in any other sport or physical activity.
Another bonus of taking karate is that anyone can excel in it. While
many other sports are geared toward a specific type of stereotypical
athlete, karate is for everyone. Many children who struggle in other sports
will still find success in karate.
As children with ADD, ADHD, and ODD find themselves doing well in
karate, they will also find themselves
developing higher levels of self-esteem
and confidence. Karate helps many
people to feel good about themselves,
and each achievement is something
they can be proud of. Through karate,
children can become less shy and learn
to have confidence in themselves and
their abilities.
The social setting karate provides
also helps children to learn valuable
social skills. It encourages positive
behavior within a group. Children are
surrounded by other students who
can set a positive example of how to
interact and behave. The group atmosphere also helps students to form
strong friendships.
The instructors at the karate school are also good help for parents.
Working with the parents of children diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, or ODD,
the instructors can help support the goals parents have for their children.
Positive interactions with the instructors can be beneficial for parents and
children alike.
Karate helps students to stay mentally sharp. Emphasizing patience,
memory, focus, and concentration, karate heightens mental abilities
that are important in every aspect of life. These kinds of mental skills are
beneficial not only in karate, but also in school and all other aspects of life.
For children with ADD, ADHD, or ODD, karate can also help with
controlling emotions. It can be an excellent catharsis. In addition to
helping relieve extra energy or emotions, karate can be beneficial for
controlling emotions. Children learn to handle their emotions in a positive,
constructive way. It is immensely important that children learn to control
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their emotions
when they face
new challenges,
work with new
people, or learn
new things. Karate
is an excellent way
to help with that
self-control.
Karate also
focuses on discipline. Structured classes help children with ADD, ADHD,
and ODD to learn discipline. As karate teaches children discipline, they
will become more disciplined at home and in school. The discipline
children gain through karate is necessary for any aspect of life.
Through karate, children who have ADD, ADHD, or ODD can improve
physical and mental skills. Karate offers a fun way to stay physically active
and mentally sharp.