ADD/ADHD
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and NSCH (National Survey of Children's Health) from 2003-2011 estimate that 11% of children 4-17 years of age have ADHD. Since 2016 the NSCH estimate includes children 2-17 years of age. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html
Studies show that Physical Activity, Martial Arts specifically have helped to increase brain activity that is associated with conflict and attention control as well as dopamine function. A quote from National Center for Biotechnology Information- "It has been shown that physical activity increases cerebral blood flow, thereby potentially helping where ADHD exhibits a deficit in blood flow to the prefrontal and frontal regions" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5447989/
Children with ADD and ADHD, will learn to focus on instruction and have an outlet for their energy. We keep the class upbeat and moving constantly so that each student is able to get the most out of our teaching and to succeed in their personal growth.