Neuron-Do

NEURON-DO^®

"The Way of the Neuron"

Mission:
To improve brain function through martial arts exercise.

Improve your skills through Neuron-Do^®training:

• Self-Discipline

• Attention
     Skills

• Visual Spatial
     Skills

• Cognitive
     Processing

• Short-term
     memory

• Discriminatory
     Processing

• Impulse
     Control

• Kinesethetic
     Awareness

• Sensory-
    Motor
     Coordination
• Reaction
     Speed
•Non-verbal
     communication

• Task shifting

• Balance

• Coordination
• Postural
     Control

Neuron-Do^® focuses on the re-organization of the brain's connections to improve motor and cognitive learning through martial arts training. It has been recently developed by Dr. Douglas De Massa, a 4thDegree Black Belt Instructor and Chiropractic Physician with a specialty in Chiropractic Neurology.

Unlike other Martial Arts, Neuron-Do^® focuses on improving the connections (synapses) between the brain's cells (neurons) to create strong neural networks (a collection of associated neurons through synapses). It is these neural networks that provide the foundation to perception and the ability to learn. Neural networks gain there strength (neuroplasticity) through repetition and they are able to develop new synapses by increasing the complexity of the repetitive task. Motivation through rewards are built on the traditional Martial Arts Belt Ranking System. This is a key to a sense of self-accomplishment, bringing the individual autonomy, and ultimately leads to the development of self-esteem beyond tangible means.

Neuron-Do^®accomplishes this improvement by combining the Therapeutic Exercises of the Sensorimotor System with the Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do. This union allows for the learning process to be under a controlled but yet playful environment that allows the individual to develop necessary skills that are important to the learning process.

An individual learning Neuron-Do^®gains more than knowledge of a martial art, more than a therapy, they gain the knowledge of their potential. This gives them a sense of self and a sense of worth. These are important ideals that are necessary to build their spirit through the mind and body.

Neuron-Do^® has been successful in helping children and adults with ADD/HD, Autism, Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Muscular Incoordination.