10/25/2017 0 Comments Martial Arts ArticleThis week's article is from 2010. Although 7 years old, this article talks about the transforming power of martial arts for children. Written by a black belt in Kung Fu, the article pinpoints that practicing martial arts not only strengthens the body, but it also strengthens the mind. This strengthening of the mind is seen greatly in children with attention disorders such as ADD. Dr. Dunlap, a martial artist and researcher, says that "for many children with Attention Deficit Disorder, the dojang [the studio in which martial arts are practiced] provides the ideal place to increase attention span, decrease distraction, develop motor and behavioral control, improve self-esteem, and build positive peer relationships."
Here's the link if you wish to read the full article: www.huffingtonpost.com/stacey-nemour/the-transforming-power-of_b_579034.html
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