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LIU International Shaolin Institute of Thibodaux

Contact: Jeff Bordelon/Sunshine Daigle

Phone Number: 985-709-1171

Does Your Child Have ADD/ADHD or Anger Management Problems?

Shaolin Kung-Fu Can Help Children with ADD, ADHD and Anger Management

February 1, 2010 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish -- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) affects up to 5 percent of all North American children ages 5-18, according to Sports Illustrated “For Kids” writer Rose Kennedy.  Furthermore, estimates range from one to four million youngsters take Ritalin, the drug of choice in treating ADD and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  One conclusion drawn from numerous studies is that children diagnosed with ADD, ADHD or Anger Management is more successful in structured activities.

ABC News correspondent Karen Chase writes, "It's so simple it's hard to believe, but the latest technique for combating the symptoms of ADD is Martial Arts." Parents see increased self-esteem and improved focus and concentration abilities in their children.

"Using mind-body disciplines, martial arts seem to address the short attention spans of today's children, even those diagnosed with ADHD," says a recent report by www.healthatoz.com . Boys diagnosed with ADHD outnumber girls three to one.

Many martial arts schools are teaching the principles advocated by Mr. Miyagi in the "Karate Kid" movies and moving away from the beat-em-up tactics portrayed in most other fictional karate and kung fu films. In an interview for Children Today, martial arts expert and author Joyce Roberson explains that "contrary to the visual perception of karate being a violent sport, the premiere dictate of this sport is nonviolence above all else."

One such place preaching "Think before you act!" is the Shaolin Institute of Thibodaux, located at 813 St. Mary St. in Thibodaux, LA.  Founder Grandmaster Shi Deru (Shawn Liu) a 31^st Generation Shaolin Disciple of the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China has appointed Jeff Bordelon, an 11 year veteran of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Chief Instructor of the Thibodaux Campus.  Bordelon has been teaching martial arts for more than 20 years and began working with children diagnosed with ADD, ADHD and Anger Management in 1992. The Shaolin Institute Programs have been very successful helping these children adapt to not only school, but social life as well.

The Shaolin Institute of Thibodaux offers many different classes for children from all areas of life. One of the primary focuses in the school is teaching of the 5 tenets of the Shaolin Way. These are Integrity, Courtesy, Self Control, Respect and Humility. Understanding and living these tenets help a child do well in all areas of their lives.

"We teach our students to protect themselves in ways that begin with inner-peace, leaving the physical means as a last resort."

For further information on the Shaolin Institute of Thibodaux call our office at 985-709-1171 or visit us on the internet at http://www.shaolin-world.net  

You can email us at jeffbordelon@bellsouth.net  We also have locations in New Orleans, LA,  Daphne, AL,  Mobile, AL as well as the General Headquarters located in Atlanta, GA.

Classes are available in Thibodaux Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

For Martial Arts solution to children with anger management problems check out this link

http://www.angermanagementexpert.co.uk/would-karate-help-child-with-anger-problems.html