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Developmental Tae Kwon Do Used in Pediatric Therapy (with VIDEO) - featured August, 2009

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FORT WALTON BEACH — It’s increased his coordination, manners and most importantly his confidence.

A couple of months ago, 7-year-old Parker Green started learning tae kwon do. His mother said she couldn’t be more pleased.

“It’s the first thing that’s athletic-based that he’s liked to do,” Julie Green said.

Parker is one of a half dozen children with various handicaps who practice tae kwon do once a week as part of their therapy at the Pediatric Therapy Center in Fort Walton Beach. [Source: NWF Dailynews.com]

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