| The symptoms of ADHD can be devastating for | | | | body, the more they can control their mind. |
| children. It is especially hard for | | | | The more they can control their mind, the |
| school-age children who feel isolated and | | | | more they'll be able to control their body. |
| don't know how to express what they are | | | | This control carries over to other parts of |
| feeling. They can become quickly behind | | | | their life as well: Once they can control |
| academically and socially, which leads to | | | | their body while training, they'll be able to |
| lack of self-confidence and depression. | | | | start controlling their urges to move and |
| Symptoms of childhood ADHD can include | | | | fidget. The same goes for their mind. As |
| inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. | | | | they become more self-disciplined, they'll be |
| One way parents are helping their children is | | | | able to concentrate and focus on their daily |
| by having them train martial arts. It is a | | | | activities, school and relationships. |
| great way to alleviate these symptoms and | | | | |
| overcome the stress they cause. | | | | Even if your child hasn't been officially |
| | | | diagnosed with ADHD, they may suffer from |
| THE SYMPTOMS | | | | some or even many of the symptoms. If so, |
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| 1. Inattention. | | | | the stress in their life. The |
| | | | self-discipline and self-awareness needed to |
| The first symptom of childhood ADHD is the | | | | train martial arts helps you stay in control |
| inability to focus and lack of attention. | | | | of your environment and life. The best place |
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| 2. Hyperactivity. | | | | school. |
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| The second symptom of childhood ADHD is | | | | If you are interested in learning more about |
| hyperactivity. Children who suffer from this | | | | how martial arts can help you and your |
| symptom feel the need to fidget with their | | | | children, please contact one of my three |
| hands and feet. They also tend to get up out | | | | locations in Bellevue, Lynnwood or Kent, |
| of their seat often (even when it's not an | | | | Washington at 800-508-6141 or to set up a |
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| move around. They also tend to talk | | | | |
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| 3. Impulsivity. | | | | Sincerely, |
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| The third symptom of childhood ADHD is | | | | Robert Jones |
| impulsivity. Children who have difficulty | | | | |
| waiting their turns, who often interrupt and | | | | Master Instructor |
| who answer questions before they've been | | | | |
| completed may suffer from this symptom. | | | | 6th Degree Black Belt |
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| THE "TREATMENT" | | | | Owner, the Academy of Kempo Martial Arts |
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| Training martial arts may help alleviate many | | | | Mr. Robert Jones runs three successful |
| symptoms of ADHD. Through martial arts | | | | martial arts schools located in Bellevue, |
| children learn physical and mental | | | | Lynnwood, and Kent Washington. He has been |
| self-control through practice and | | | | helping families make positive changes in |
| self-discipline. This ability to control | | | | their lives through martial arts for over 20 |
| their body also helps them to discipline | | | | years. He has also written two guides on how |
| their mind. These two skills feed off of one | | | | to pick a martial arts school. One for adults |
| another and carry over to other parts of your | | | | and one for parents wanting to pick the right |
| life. The more they learn to control their | | | | school for their children. |