PROGRAMS
PROVIDING
SCHOLARSHIPS
Athletes of all abilities from all over the world benefit from the financial assistance that the Karate CAN-DO foundation provides.
SUPPORTING OTHERS
We proudly support and fund the work of other dojos across the country who also train athletes of all abilities.
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Park City Karate Disabled Program (Park City, UT)
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The Anixter Foundation for Adults with Disabilities (Highland Park, IL)
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Tokey Hill Martial Arts Disabled Karate Program (Roslyn, New York)
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US Paralympics
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North Shore Dojo Disabled Karate Program (Glenview, IL)
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Scholarships for individuals with disabilities who take part in sanctioned programs
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US Disabled Karate Team
ENCOURAGING
COMPETITION
We 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. This year, we had three KCD athletes from different regions of the country attend the World Championships.
TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH KARATE
Karate CAN-DO! athletes improve in the following areas:
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Attention, focus, and self-control
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Listening and communication skills
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Balance, coordination, flexibility and muscle tone
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Social kills and personal interaction
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Self-confidence and self-esteem
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Self-regulation