| The symptoms of ADHD can be devastating for | | | | the more they can control their mind. The more they |
| children. It is especially hard for school-age children | | | | can control their mind, the more they'll be able to |
| who feel isolated and don't know how to express | | | | control their body. This control carries over to other |
| what they are feeling. They can become quickly | | | | parts of their life as well: Once they can control their |
| behind academically and socially, which leads to lack of | | | | body while training, they'll be able to start controlling |
| self-confidence and depression. Symptoms of | | | | their urges to move and fidget. The same goes for |
| childhood ADHD can include inattention, hyperactivity | | | | their mind. As they become more self-disciplined, they'll |
| and impulsivity. One way parents are helping their | | | | be able to concentrate and focus on their daily |
| children is by having them train martial arts. It is a great | | | | activities, school and relationships. |
| way to alleviate these symptoms and overcome the | | | | Even if your child hasn't been officially diagnosed with |
| stress they cause. | | | | ADHD, they may suffer from some or even many of |
| THE SYMPTOMS | | | | the symptoms. If so, you owe it to yourself to start |
| 1. Inattention. | | | | alleviating the stress in their life. The self-discipline and |
| The first symptom of childhood ADHD is the inability to | | | | self-awareness needed to train martial arts helps you |
| focus and lack of attention. This includes not being able | | | | stay in control of your environment and life. The best |
| to follow through on tasks, not being able to focus on | | | | place to find these skills is at a fine martial arts school. |
| what other people are saying and not being able to | | | | Why not give it a try? You have nothing to lose and |
| organize thoughts, tasks and activities. | | | | everything to gain. To make it even easier, I'll help you |
| 2. Hyperactivity. | | | | get started. Just contact me and I'll send you my free |
| The second symptom of childhood ADHD is | | | | report on how to pick a martial arts school. |
| hyperactivity. Children who suffer from this symptom | | | | If you are interested in learning more about how martial |
| feel the need to fidget with their hands and feet. They | | | | arts can help you and your children, please contact |
| also tend to get up out of their seat often (even when | | | | one of my three locations in Bellevue, Lynnwood or |
| it's not an appropriate time) or simply feel an urge to | | | | Kent, Washington at 800-508-6141 or to set up a free |
| move around. They also tend to talk excessively and | | | | 2 week trail orientation. |
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| 3. Impulsivity. | | | | Sincerely, |
| The third symptom of childhood ADHD is impulsivity. | | | | Robert Jones |
| Children who have difficulty waiting their turns, who | | | | Master Instructor |
| often interrupt and who answer questions before | | | | 6th Degree Black Belt |
| they've been completed may suffer from this | | | | Owner, the Academy of Kempo Martial Arts |
| symptom. | | | | Mr. Robert Jones runs three successful martial arts |
| THE "TREATMENT" | | | | schools located in Bellevue, Lynnwood, and Kent |
| Training martial arts may help alleviate many | | | | Washington. He has been helping families make |
| symptoms of ADHD. Through martial arts children | | | | positive changes in their lives through martial arts for |
| learn physical and mental self-control through practice | | | | over 20 years. He has also written two guides on how |
| and self-discipline. This ability to control their body also | | | | to pick a martial arts school. One for adults and one |
| helps them to discipline their mind. These two skills | | | | for parents wanting to pick the right school for their |
| feed off of one another and carry over to other parts | | | | children. |
| of your life. The more they learn to control their body, | | | | |