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Karate...........

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lottiejenkins · 08/02/2008 16:07

Apparently my ds has turned into a fairly good karateist iykwim.......... I had to think carefully about letting him do it becuase of his behavioural problems but i'm pleased i gave him the chance!! He is going to go for his red badge in April!!

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lottiejenkins · 08/02/2008 18:53

bump!! sorry but am so happy!!

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ladygrinningsoul · 08/02/2008 22:04

Oh, that is very cool

MAMAZON · 08/02/2008 22:06

how old is he lottie? i was thinking of this for Ds...i thought it mayhelp with his balance and control.

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lottiejenkins · 08/02/2008 22:21

He's 11(12 in July) Hes profoundly deaf and dyspraxic and seems to manage ok!! Hope your son enjoys it!!

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sphil · 08/02/2008 22:23

DS1(6) is dyspraxic we think and is really enjoying karate. I think it's helped his balance, coordination and confidence.

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lottiejenkins · 08/02/2008 22:29

My ds has a double whammy with balance because of the deafness and dyspraxia.......

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coppertop · 09/02/2008 15:46

Well done to your ds, LJ.

Ds1 has just started doing Tae Kwon Do and is loving it so far.

Good luck for April.

dustystar · 09/02/2008 15:50

Thats great LJ

My ds started karate a few months ago and really enjoys it.

Good luck for his read badge in April

PatsyCline · 09/02/2008 16:08

I think martial arts are great. My DD1 is on the spectrum and she does has done taekwando for the past year. It has really helped her to concentrate, has helped her memory and is also very calming. I'm really proud of my little green belt.

Patsy

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lottiejenkins · 10/02/2008 10:10

Thanks for all your positive replies!!

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