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Martial arts classes
offer many benefits for kids and adults in the therapeutic program. In addition
to the obvious benefit of getting physical exercise, this course offers the
opportunity for participants ages six and up to work on balance, coordination,
motor skills, and sensory processing skills. Classes will include stretching,
arm and leg movements, and drills, in a comfortable environment to help
participants with social skills and self esteem. According to therapeutic recreation
specialist Matt Rowe, “The students learn all of the skills and forms that
mainstream students do but there is a lot more individual attention and a
slower pace. They compete in the same tournaments as everyone else and earn the
same belts for the same skill levels.”
Classes take place on
Saturdays at Holiday Park Senior Center starting January 5, 2013 and run for 10
weeks. New students take the 9:00 am class.
See course 338000 and 338001 in the Guide for details.
