Family Class Ages 8+

Inspired by the time she spent training with her father, this class was created to provide parents a way to actively participate and train side by side with their children.

What to expect

This class is for families with children ages 8+. Younger children are required to complete the Hamster class.

You will train alongside your child(ren), learning the basics of this traditional Martial Art together. Families have reported back that this is a unique opportunity to witness firsthand how their child learns because they are able to see the learning process in action. This also provides children the opportunity to see how the adults in their life learn, highlighting that everyone faces unique challenges and that by working together, we can thrive and succeed.

In addition, because we are an international organisation, your family has the opportunity to compete and train together on the same day in local events and major international seminars and competitions. Some of Sabum’s favourite memories of her father are of TKD events they attended together in places like New Zealand, Australia, Jamaica, and all over the United States and Canada.

When families train together, the neurotypical members get to see how hard their neurodivergent family members try despite what they hear from school. Most reports you hear from school focus on the challenges and the areas that need improvement because they do not necessarily see how much harder neurodivergents must try to meet the same expectations as their peers. By learning alongside them, you can see where in the process they struggle and what accommodations support them in succeeding. These accommodations can then be transferred to all areas of their life, from cleaning their rooms to engaging at school and other extracurriculars. This also allows family members (and students) an in-depth understanding of what accommodations to request outside of the dojang that they would otherwise not have been aware of had they not been there for the entire learning process. Combined with our strong foundation in the tenants of TKD, neurodivergent families can learn new and respectful ways to identify their needs and advocate for themselves.

If you have any questions, please contact us. We’re here to help!