Focus Is A Skill: What the martial arts mat teaches children who learn differently

About this event

ADHDKC Parent Group • Tuesday, November 10 • 6:30 PM CST

In person + online

For everyone who has been asking, “When will you have another in-person Parent Group?” — this is it!

Join us Tuesday, November 10, for a special ADHDKC Parent Group conversation with Bronson Ko , founder of Ko Martial Arts. This is one of the few Parent Group talks we'll offer in both formats, so you can join us in person at Ko Martial Arts' South Overland Park location or online from wherever you are.

Choose how you'd like to attend

📍 IN PERSON

Ko Martial Arts – South Overland Park

15030 Antioch Road

Overland Park, KS 66221

Space in the conference room is limited , so please register early if you'd like to attend in person.

💻 ONLINE

Prefer to join from home? No problem. We'll also offer the talk online.

When you register, please let us know whether you'll attend in person or online so we can plan appropriately for the available space.

The event will be recorded as long as we don't have any IT issues, which is more likely with the hybrid talks .

About the Talk

Focus Is a Skill: What the Martial Arts Mat Teaches Children Who Learn Differently

Children with ADHD are often told to sit still, focus, and try harder —usually in environments built for children who already can.

The experience at Ko Martial Arts works differently.

The martial arts mat rewards movement, provides immediate feedback, breaks big goals into visible steps, and gives children opportunities to fail safely and try again—sometimes within the same minute.

In this session, Bronson Ko draws on more than 20 years of teaching thousands of children in Johnson County, many of them neurodiverse, to explore what actually helps build focus, confidence, and follow-through —and what can quietly undermine them.

Parents will leave with:

• Practical language they can use at home when a child is struggling with focus or follow-through

• A clearer understanding of what to look for in activities and programs their child participates in

• Ideas for creating opportunities for children to practice persistence without shame

• A realistic perspective on how confidence is built over months, not moments

• A better understanding of why movement, immediate feedback, and achievable challenges can be so powerful for children who learn differently

This isn't about turning every child into a martial artist. It's about understanding what happens when we change the environment and give kids the opportunity to practice the skills we're asking them to develop.

Meet Our Speaker: Bronson Ko

Bronson Ko is the founder of Ko Martial Arts , a character development academy with three locations in Johnson County, Kansas. Over more than 20 years, he has taught thousands of children and developed the MENTOR Method , an instructional system built around character, focus, and follow-through rather than trophies.

He is the author of The MENTOR Method and works with families whose children learn differently. Bronson lives in the Kansas City area with his family.

Learn More About Bronson & Ko Martial Arts

• Ko Martial Arts website

• Ko Martial Arts on Instagram

• Ko Martial Arts on Facebook

• The MENTOR Method / First Class Experience

About ADHDKC Parent Group

The ADHDKC Parent Group provides practical, evidence-based education and supportive conversations for parents and caregivers raising children and teens with ADHD. Each month features expert speakers discussing real-world strategies you can use at home, school, and beyond.

Whether you're newly navigating an ADHD diagnosis or have years of experience, you'll find information, encouragement, and a community that understands.

We also have an online forum to continue conversations, ask questions, and offer support. Find it on our Group Page.

Reminders

🔔 This session is presented by an ADHD advocate and is intended to provide general information, guidance, and support around ADHD-related topics. While we’ll cover helpful strategies and leave time for questions and discussion, please keep in mind that this presentation is not a substitute for personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

🔔 All participants must agree to CHADD's Participation Agreement: https://897065e0-b98b-4284-9f67-a05537f8b4f8.filesusr.com/ugd/e5ca33_4d545d591dd64e1e9402f8746e65e058.pdf

If you have specific concerns about your own situation or that of a loved one, we encourage you to follow up with your healthcare provider or a qualified mental health professional. We also ask that everyone respect the privacy of others and help us maintain a supportive, inclusive space for open dialogue.