my cousin is mentally challenged. he loves karate and gymnastics and stuff like that. is he still able to do karate even though he is special? i mean like will he still be able to do the classes or is that not gonna happen? do they have special ed karate? i need serious answers only
2007-10-01 16:36:18 · 23 answers · asked by r.pwalters 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
If you live in a big city I'm sure there is somewhere he could go. I would talk to someone at a martial arts school and ask them about it, I'm sure they would know better.
2007-10-01 16:39:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the dojo and the teacher are any good It should normally not provide a problem. Some of the larger clubs even have special classes for mentally challenged. Where I live the Judo club has special training session for mentally challenged in cooperation with a school for mentally challenged. They apparently have great benefits from practicing. So I think that karate should not be a bad choice either
2007-10-02 00:48:33 · answer #2 · answered by peter gunn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He would be able to do it. While other kids are dropped off, your aunt or uncle may have to stay with your cousin to help provide assistance. It all depends on his demeanor and how well he would do alone (without a parent) in the class. Most children with special needs are friendly and outgoing so I'm sure he would enjoy the class and it would be very beneficial. Karate would also be very beneficial to him to help further develop his large motor skills. Have your aunt or uncle call local karate places to see about getting him enrolled. Best of luck to your cousin!
2007-10-01 16:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by qwerty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a school in California - called Break the Barriers - that teaches mentally challenged folks. It takes specialized training on the part of the instructor and special insurances, so a qualified program (like that one) is really quite rare. It also depends on capacity. Slight MR is ok, severe would have to be checked out and most likely would disqualify your cousin from training in the martial arts. Check out your local schools and see what they have to offer.
2007-10-02 01:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by capitalctu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can definately find schools and instructors that will incorporate special need students into their classes, or who will provide specialized training for such students.
Take a good look around your local area and talk with some of the instructors. If they don't do it themselves, they may be able to steer you in the right direction. You may also want to check out some websites such as the Special Olympics or support organizations for the particular challenges you cousin has. They often will be able to recommend or refer you to another organization or instructor.
Good luck
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
2007-10-02 09:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by Ken C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will need you to promote him and his growth. It can do wonders for him, and with the right teacher and group he will discover hidden talents. You need to be there as much as him. He will need support showing him that his choice is not only fun but cool. Having great challenges ahead will give him alot to look forward to as well. And as he meets these challenges, he will also be growing as a person.
Funny but some of the best styles for fighting also are well suited for the handicapped. Wrestling and BJJ have so much to offer in learning patience and control under pressure. As well many good teachers are also PHD's of psychology.
2007-10-01 16:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by Firefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends whether or not he has damage to the cerebellum, plus he's obviously going to be at a disadvantage. Just as long as he enjoys it and has fun though is what matters. I hardly think anyone would try to start a street fight with mentally challenged person anyways.
2007-10-02 14:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how mentally challenged he is of course.The best bet is to ring around and ask different clubs if they have anything in place for people like him. Or bring him in to watch a class and talk to the coach afterwards.
I have seen down syndome kids doing martial arts before.
2007-10-02 04:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course he can... its really good for anyone to get into... I actually had a mentally challenged kid come to a martial arts summer camp that i was counseler at and he had a blast and then he actually came and trained at the dojo that i train at... he has a great time... They dont limt him or anything he does all the same things as every one else and his grappling is actually geting pretty good
2007-10-03 08:09:34 · answer #9 · answered by master_of_puppets7459 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't find a school for him to work with check with the Special Olympics programs. They have Judo, and a few other things that might work. I only know because I looked for my son. Best of luck, and feel free to email me with any questions.
2007-10-02 15:11:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two kids in my class that have special needs.
I treat them the way I do anyone else and their parents appreciate that.
In the Dojo, I tend to have a unique way of conveying things that makes it easy for anyone to grasp.
Yeah, they have a need... the need to be treated equally.
No one taught me this. It just makes sense. As long as you find someone with the patients to take it on, it's not a problem.
2007-10-02 12:10:25 · answer #11 · answered by Darth Scandalous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋