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A love of Martial Arts combined with a passion for working with children with special needs.

 

Amanda is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2002 who moved to San Diego from New York in 2015. She has been working with children with special needs since 1999, beginning her career as a teacher assistant at the preschool her sister attended as a child with spina bifida.


It has been Amanda’s dream for years to combine her love of martial arts with her passion of working with children with special needs; whether it’s autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, learning disabilities, hearing/vision deficits, etc. She has studied karate, Muay Thai, and jiu-jitsu since 2006 and has competed in kickboxing and grappling on an amateur level. Coaching is her passion and Amanda believes martial arts has many benefits to all children, but particiularly children who have difficulties with sensory processing, attention span, focusing on tasks, impulse control, body awareness, and low muscle strength. Amanda has taught adaptive martial arts and self defense at South East Consortium for Special Services, Inc., We Rock the Spectrum, Gigi’s Playhouse, The Challenge Center and various martial arts gyms in the San Diego area.


Special thanks must be given to Marco. For all his hard work, time and patience; in aiding Amanda with her classes.

Classes are available at our San Diego location:

Amanda’s Martial Arts

 
2971 India Street

San Diego, CA 92103

 
 
Kids Classes (ages 5+)
 
Monday | Wednesday: 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am
 
 
Cubs Classes (ages 3-5))
 
Wednesday: 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am

 
 

Please fill out the form below completely to sign up for classes. We will send you a confirmation email with information about the instruction and what to expect.

    Benefits

    All kids of all abilities are welcomed! Students can expect to gain the following from attending

    Improve attention span and develop self-discipline
    Improve attention span and develop self-discipline
    Learn proper fighting form and gain strength
    Learn proper fighting form and gain strength
    Get a boost in confidence and self-esteem
    Get a boost in confidence and self-esteem
    Increase ability to listen and follow directions
    Increase ability to listen and follow directions
    Engage in activities that provide sensory input and build motor planning skills
    Engage in activities that provide sensory input and build motor planning skills

    Amandas Adaptive Martial Arts Certification Course is Now Available

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    These products are available for purchase before and after all classes.

    Gloves

    Suggested Donation – $55

    Kids Pullover Hoodie

    Suggested Donation – $35

    Kids Shirts

    Suggested Donation – $25

    Donate Today!

    Amanda’s Adaptive Martial Arts is a 501c non-profit organization. We are committed to bringing the fitness and social benefits of martial arts to any child who desires it.

    100% of the donations we receive will be directed towards offering a sliding scale to children who could not otherwise afford to participate.

    A single $20 donation can allow a child to try a class for free. A $100 donation can bring a month of weekly classes within reach for a family that cannot afford to pay. Donations are tax deductible.

    Amanda and her entire dojo thank you for considering a donation!

    In the news

    Amanda’s Adaptive Martial Arts was recently recognized by Shoutout Socal.

     

    Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure.

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    Testimonials

    • This girls knows her stuff! Best teacher hands down!

      Genine O.

    • Amanda is great! My 9 year old son on the spectrum loves going to her class every Sunday. He enjoys all the kicks, jabs, 'Hi-ya' screams, etc., Thank you Amanda and Marco for all you do for the kids!

      Lainie N.

    • Amanda is amazing! She is very knowledgeable, kind and patient. She really gives all the kids in her class that one on one attention. My son is so happy every week and looks forward to his next class. Thank you for all your hard work Amanda. You have made such a differenc in our lives.

      Gaby F.

    • My boys loved this class. It is nice to have them able to take a class with someone who knows how to work with motor skill challenges. Amanda is very fast with communication and accomidating with any needs. Great class for anyone who might be hesitant about putting their special needs kids in a mainstream class. Plus, they get a lot of exercise in this class!

      Christina M.