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Special Needs Karate - Therapy

Shihan Fernando

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Special Needs Karate - Therapy

Subjects / courses and educational qualifications

Courses & Specialized Subjects Offered: 1. Adaptive Martial Arts Therapy (MAT) Program A scientifically backed therapeutic curriculum designed specifically for children and adults with special needs. Training modules are customized based on published research guidelines: • Autism & ADHD Modules: Focusing on cognitive control, sensory integration, attention span enhancement, and behavioral self-regulation. • Down Syndrome & Cerebral Palsy Modules: Customized to improve motor planning, muscular strength, balance, and spatial awareness. • Wheelchair Biomechanics & Para-Karate: Advanced, safe instructional training tailored specifically for wheelchair athletes and individuals with physical disabilities. 2. Traditional Shotokan Karate (Regular & Special Needs Combined) • Core techniques including Kata, Kumite, and fundamental self-defense skills. • Strict focus on authentic martial arts values: discipline, respect, mental resilience, and character development. 3. Multi-Sensory Cognitive & Motor Skill Training • Interactive exercises combining sports science and physical therapy to bridge the gap between cognitive development and movement. Qualifications & Experience: • Secretary of the Para-Karate Committee – Sri Lanka National Paralympic Committee (NPC). • Author of the Adaptive Martial Arts Therapy (MAT) Book Series – A comprehensive curriculum for Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, and Wheelchair Athletes. • Senior Shotokan Karate Instructor with over 8 years of specialized experience combining sports science and martial arts biomechanics. • BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering – University of Plymouth (UK). About My Classes: I provide a highly structured, discipline-driven training environment rooted in traditional Shotokan Karate and official national para-sports standards. Recognizing that every individual learns differently, my classes utilize a scientifically backed adaptive therapy curriculum specifically designed to meet the unique cognitive and physical needs of each student. From high-performance athletic training to clinical therapeutic rehabilitation, each session focuses on enhancing motor skills, cognitive focus, character development, and self-defense within a professional dojo setting.

About the teacher and the classes offered

Gender:

Male Tutor

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelor's degree

Teaching Experience: 7 to 10 years

Types of classes offered:

  • Private (Individual) classes
  • Small group classes (Less than 10 people)
  • Medium group classes (10 - 20 people)
  • Large group classes (More than 20 people)

Language(s) of Instruction:

  • English
  • සිංහල

Does the teacher conduct online classes?

No

Does the teacher conduct classes at their home?

No

Does the teacher travel to educational institutions to conduct classes?

Yes, at the following locations:

Puttalam District , Sri Lanka: ISKF Sri Lanka, Marawila

Does the teacher visit students' homes to conduct classes?

Yes, the teacher travels to students' homes in the following cities to conduct classes.

Gampaha District , Sri Lanka: Negombo

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