Overview

Here at Jhoon Rhee Arlington, we have developed an Adaptive Tae Kwon Do Program designed specifically for children with special needs. This program "adapts" the standard Tae Kwon Do techniques and teaching strategies to best suit the specific needs of each student. The class is structured for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders or other developmental, intellectual or physical disabilities.

Students receive individualized instruction while learning to excel in a group setting. These weekly half hour classes will give students an excellent opportunity to improve their motor skills, coordination, focus and self-control through Tae Kwon Do drills and games.

Additional Information

Instructor

Master Avi Rome is a 5th Degree Black Belt and holds a degree in Integrative Studies with a concentration in Creative Arts and Therapy from GMU. This degree combines the fields of Psychology, Recreational Therapy, and Body Mechanics. Master Rome has ~25 years of teaching experience, with many of those years spent working with students who have special learning needs.

Student Requirements

• Receptive communication skills.
• Ability to follow 1- and 2-step commands with prompting.
• Student must have a parent/guardian in the school during class.
• Toilet trained.