Down to Box provides individuals with Down Syndrome the essential tools to enhance coordination, develop self-defense skills, and improve physical fitness through boxing techniques. DSAmd subsidizes 50% of the cost of the program.
Register for March-June (no class April 19, 26 and May 24):
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromeassocmaryland/event/dotb-annarundyoclastu128-co/
Register for June 28- Sept. 27
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromeassocmaryland/event/aad2b-sat/
Programming Focus
-Coordination through boxing techniques
-Beginning skills of self-defense
-Increasing confidence levels
-Identifying movements to improve Hypotonia (low muscle tone and strength- common in individuals with Down syndrome)
-Adaptations based on the individual
-Conditioning for: speed, agility, endurance, accuracy, hand-eye coordination, and footwork
Email
aW5mbyB8IERTQW1kICEgb3Jn if you need accommodations or interpretations. We work hard to make our in-person events accessible by public transportation. If you would like to rideshare or need transportation (Uber, Lyft) support to attend, please email us at
aW5mbyB8IERTQW1kICEgb3Jn. Accessibility is important, and we strive to be inclusive.
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