KARATE CAN-DO FOUNDATION
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MISSION:
To help children and adults with learning differences and physical challenges reach their full potential through the teachings and techniques of karate, a martial arts discipline which improves physical, cognitive and emotional health.
GOALS:
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- To support, encourage and to share our expertise with other dojos to promote the addition of karate to therapeutic programs for children and adults with special needs.
- To offer scholarships to special needs students requiring financial assistance to support their karate training.
- To support the recruitment and training of a US National Disabled Karate Team that will compete in the World Karate Federation Championships, and beyond, bi-yearly.
- To cover tournament costs for special needs national team competitions, as deemed appropriate for US Team participation and awareness.
- To establish and operate programs to teach instructors and other young black belts methods for training special needs students.
- To assist with the purchase of specialized training equipment for special needs students.
- To facilitate or promote medical research regarding the advancement of medical treatments and adaptive equipment for children with special needs.