FEARLESS - Class for Students With DS

FEARLESS STUDENTS

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
2 Timothy 1:7

Martial Arts Training for Students with Down Syndrome

Fearless is a weekly class focused on children, teens, and adults with Down Syndrome. Students will be served through and trained in martial arts, while taking into account the goals and unique needs of each student, in a safe, positive, and fun environment. All classes include a Christ centered Bible message presented before or after training.

The class is taught by a certified SE Adaptive Special Needs Trainer. Instruction will cover self-defense basics in the disciplines of Kajukenbo Ge Shou Dao and Hayastan Grappling. Instructors will utilize martial arts techniques to further develop core & overall strength, flexibility & muscle development, along with coordination & cognitive growth.

Students will progress through a curriculum designed specifically for this class and will teach proper striking, defense, standing and ground grappling techniques geared towards self-defense. Instruction includes warm-ups & conditioning, repetitive drilling, partner drills, and focus mitt workouts.