Martial Arts helps to acheive discipline, focus and concentration. Those with developmental disabilites
can succeed in martial arts with proper instruction. Our Martial Arts Director has many years experience
in not only martial arts but also working with those with developmental disabilties.
To inquire about our martial arts program, please contact:
martialarts@developmentalfitness.com
The martial arts program is based on Chinese Kenpo and traditional Korean TaeKwon Do. Our Martial Arts class
includes the following elements:
Conditioning
Students do calisthenics, stretching, drills, and body-weight exercises to prepare for martial arts instruction.
Bag Work
Students have an opportunity to practice their focus and concentration by utilizing the speed bag, focus bag, and heavy bag.
Traditional Korean TaeKwon Do
Korean Martial Art focusing on overall development of mind, body, and spirit. 70% leg technique and 30% hand technique.
Focus on memorization of forms are required. This is challenging and teaches the student to persevere.
Chinese Kenpo
This is great for self defense and focuses on a multitude of flowing combinations, 70% hand
Technique and 30% foot technique. Students are expected to practice forms at home.
Form Work
Pre arranged sequence of movements in a set pattern demonstrating, timing, coordination,
Rhythym, and power in graceful movement. The forms draw upon TaeKwon Do and Kenpo as well as other martial
arts and encourages interactive creation with the instructor to develop one’s own personal form. These
exercises focus on self esteem in an “I feel good” state. This is truly the artistic expression of Martial Arts
Tennants of our Martial Program
- Self Control
- Respect
- Confidence
- Indomitable Spirit
- Integrity
- Perseverence
Be aware there are over four hundred different warm up exercises that can be taught that relax the mind and body.
In any given one hour class an average amount of exercises chosen is about 15. Some instructors like to vary these
per class. Others repeat the same sequence for months.
Certificates are awarded for participants in each program, awarded as criteria are achieved or courses completed.
All programs are tailored to the individuals based on positive approaches and based on the fact that everyone can achieve goals and success.
All classes will be subject to the instructors approval of the student learning and appropriately handling the concepts.
Misuse of any Martial Arts or techniques will subject students to disciplinary review and possible dismissal.
Montgomery
County, PA
