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PopeCoyote
25-Oct-2008, 01:51 AM
I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD, and the last psychiatrist I saw told me to continue my martial arts training. After thinking about it for awhile, I noticed that my MA training helps me focus on tasks(ki training), helps memory for to-do lists (try memorizing 226 techinques and not getting memory training), and helps me get off my rear instead of plopping down in front of the video game system. Has anyone else noticed any connections between MA training and ADHD, have strategies for instructors dealing with students with ADD, or have strategies for instructors who have ADD themselves?

Moi
25-Oct-2008, 09:32 AM
One of my son's friends has ADHD, he seems to think his friend was very good at learning by doing, like you do in the gym. He kept focused and didn't mess around.
Unfortunatly he smashed his wrist over the summer and still isn't fit enough to join my son training, hopefully in the new year.