United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

My James, age 7, went to a small karate class last pm. The instructor was very kind, and had him do as many things as he was able. He has severe robpi, so has very limited use of his arm and hand. Have any of your guys and gals tried karate? If so, how are they doing? By the way, He LOVED IT!!!

Tammie

Matthew is starting in September, he can't wait.

My brother owns a Karate school and Sarah will be joining soon!

I've never taken karate but I took Judo as a child and Aikido as an adult. Luckily for both disciplins I had wonderful sensei who helped me find ways to work the moves or try variations for my arm.

Hi,

My daughter goes to Taekwondo - we just started this past February and she loves it! Her therapist and doctor both feel it is good for her and doing some of the movements they do - it is additional therapy!

Martial arts is a good thing - both physically and mentally

Jody

Tyler has been in Karate since August of 2005. He is now an orange belt and is advancing as fast as everyone else. He has the most patient, kind instructor and just loves Tyler. We sewed a karate patch on his affected arm to that the other kids know they can't pull or chop on that arm, but other than that, he can do nearly everything else the other kids can do.

Laura

My son started karate this winter and he loves it...he is LOBPI...his form is a bit off...but the instructor is great and he is doing well.
Ann