Martial Arts Training With Neurodiversity and
Hearing Impairment
Executive Martial Arts offers various classes and training programs for children of all ages and skill levels, including those with neurodiversity or hearing impairments. Our Nashville-based martial arts school aims to create personal development opportunities for children through martial arts within the Nashville community. Our mission is to provide a higher level of support through martial arts for children with cognitive opportunities and hearing impairments.
The instructors at Executive Martial Arts are committed to being fluent in sign language, continuously educated on the spectrum of cognitive opportunities for children, and patient to help children develop both mentally and physically. They use positive reinforcement to build self-esteem, confidence, discipline, positive attitude, and values in their students.
Martial arts training has been shown to have positive impacts on neurodiverse children, including improved executive functions, increased behavioral inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. Furthermore, martial arts can help boost children's self-control, self-esteem, and resilience, as well as provide a means of self-expression through movement.
Our program is designed with your child’s needs in mind
Expert teachers for children with cognitive opportunities and hearing impairments
Individualized plans for each child
Tailored training for children across the spectrum
Strong relationships between children, parents, and instructors
Parental participation in classes
Cognitive Opportunities Program
We're excited to announce our commitment to supporting the neurodiverse community in Nashville. Starting May 2023, Executive Martial Arts will provide tailored private training for individuals with neurodiversity. Furthermore, by August 2023, we'll expand our services to offer customized group classes for local businesses with a mission to empower children on the neurodiversity spectrum. Join us in fostering an inclusive environment and celebrating neurodiversity in our community!
Hearing Impairment Program
Launched in May 2023, our hearing impairment program is creating opportunities for all, even as our instructors work towards ASL fluency by the end of 2024. Initially, we'll cater to older age groups, with written or typed communication, but we're excited to involve parents in younger children's classes to help us bridge communication gaps. By the end of 2023, we'll expand our program to all ages, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Join us on this inclusive journey by filling out the form below.
Enrollment Is Open! Request A Short Application Below
Disclaimer. No Guarantees or Promises
Chris Garland is a trained martial arts instructor. He is not a doctor, therapist or any other kind of trained medical professional. You agree that the complexities of autism and that the symptoms and degree of disability very significantly from case to case. Therefore Mr Garland's previous successes with autistic children should not be taken as a guarantee or assurance of future success with your child or any other children. The results depended on various factors and circumstances that differ from child to child. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
It's crucial to understand that due to the complexity of each case, Mr. Garland cannot guarantee, promise, or provide any assurance that the same or similar results can be obtained in any matter he undertakes. All outcomes are highly unpredictable and depend on various factors, including the degree of the disability, how the child was raised, their age, genetic factors, etc.
Additionally, the amount of effort you put into your child's development, may also improve your child's chances for any improvement. Please understand that no one can provide any guarantees or make any promises; we can only do our best to help you help yourself.
While Mr. Garland strives to assist your child, it's important to note that this is not a substitute for professional care and assistance. You should not rely solely on his efforts, as the efforts your child will receive from trained medical professionals are equally important. Mr. Garland explicitly states, and you acknowledge, that Mr. Garland does not cite statistics, makes no claims, nor offers guarantees on the outcome of your child's progress.
It's crucial to understand that Mr. Garland does not offer medical care, nutrition therapy, or coaching services to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any physical ailment or mental or medical condition. Mr. Garland acknowledges the complexity of medical matters and urge you to consult licensed medical professionals for your specific needs and circumstances. While Mr. Garland's services are not a replacement for professional advice, he can provide guidance to advance you in the right direction.
You expressly agree that you are solely responsible for the accuracy of any personal information you provide and for the outcome of your child's progress in connection with Mr. Garland's assistance to you and your child.
Limitation of Liability
Our liability concerning actions taken or not taken are hereby expressly disclaimed. Mr.
Garland's assistance is provided "as is," and no representations are made that the content is error-free. Mr. Garland is not a medical professional and his assistance is not to be considered as medical advice. Your child's primary care should come from a trained medical professional. It is understood that Mr. Garland has conveyed No Promises or Guarantees regarding the outcome of your child's case.
The use of Mr. Garland's assistance is at the user's own risk. He expressly disclaims all liability concerning actions taken or not taken based on any previous results with other autistic children. Mr. Garland does not make any claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, currency, or adequacy of his results with autistic children.
Privacy Policy
Mr. Garland acknowledges the importance of your and your child's privacy. This Notice of Privacy is not considered an authorization. It only describes how Mr. Garland may disclose your and your child's protected health information. "Protected Health information" is information about you and your child, including demographic information, that may identify you and your child that relates to your child's past, present and future physical and mental health condition and related assistance provided by Mr. Garland.
Your child's protected health information may be used and disclosed only at your written request to others involved in your child's care and treatment.
Meet Our Instructors
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Christopher Garland
Christopher Garland – Christopher is the Founder and Grandmaster of Executive Martial Arts; which is Nashville’s hub for traditional Hapkido training for all ages and skill levels, offering children’s classes, women’s self-defense, adult open class, world-class swordsmanship training, and individualized training for children across the cognitive spectrum.
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Sandra Garland Micic
Sabumnim Sandra Garland Micic – Sandra teaches the women’s self-defense and children’s classes. Prior to teaching at Executive Martial Arts, she taught children in Switzerland; where she saw the same need for children with hearing impairments and cognitive opportunities. Further solidifying that programs like this are needed across the global and Executive Martial Arts is passionate about leading the way in this space.
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Kate Bowman
Kate is currently training with a goal to achieve her black belt. Her son, Sloan Fain, is her inspiration for diving head first into martial arts. At age 2.5, Sloan was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. Since then, Kate has been on a journey to ensure her son has all the opportunities any other child would. On that journey, they found Christopher at Executive Martial Arts and Sloan thrived. This inspired Kate to become an instructor, so she could help other children like Sloan through sharing the benefits of martial arts.