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SUMMARY:GRAND OPENING: Special Needs Karate Program Comes to Bergen County
DESCRIPTION:Special Dragons Partners with TeamUp Counseling  to Expand Opportunities for Children with Autism and Special Needs\nSpecial Dragons Karate\, a nonprofit program dedicated to helping children with autism and other special needs build confidence\, coordination\, physical fitness\, and social skills through martial arts\, is bringing its specialized karate program to Cliffside Park\, New Jersey. \nAs part of this expansion\, Special Dragons is partnering with TeamUp Counseling to help bring this unique program and its benefits to children and families in the Cliffside Park and Bergen County communities. \nAn orientation for families interested in learning more about the program will be held on Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\, at 4:00 PM at: \nSpecial Dragons Karate 596 Anderson Avenue\, Suite 305 Cliffside Park\, NJ \nSpecial Dragons is much more than a traditional karate class. Classes are taught by a unique team of special education teachers and experienced karate black belts who understand how to work with children with autism and other developmental and learning differences. \nUsing basic karate techniques in a structured\, encouraging environment\, instructors work with students on important skills including: \n\nEye-hand coordination\nMotor control and motor planning\nPhysical conditioning\nBalance and coordination\nFocus and concentration\nListening and following directions\nPositive behavior development\nSelf-confidence\nSocial interaction\n\nKarate\, Confidence and Friendship\nOne of the most important benefits of Special Dragons is something that extends far beyond karate — friendship. \nFor many children with autism\, finding a comfortable place to socialize\, participate in a group activity and make friends can be challenging. Special Dragons provides a welcoming environment where students can learn at their own pace\, celebrate their accomplishments and develop friendships with classmates while having fun. \nFree Evaluations for New Students\nSpecial Dragons offers free individual evaluations before a student enters the program. \nThe evaluation gives instructors an opportunity to meet the child and family\, learn about the student’s individual abilities and needs\, and determine how the Special Dragons program can best support the student. \nThe goal is not to compare one child to another. Each Special Dragons student is encouraged to progress according to his or her own abilities while experiencing the pride and excitement of learning new skills and earning karate stripes and belts. \nExpanding Special Dragons Into Bergen County\nThe new Cliffside Park program expands Special Dragons’ presence in New Jersey. Special Dragons currently offers programs in Union\, Belleville and Jersey City\, with the new Cliffside Park location providing another opportunity for families to access specialized martial arts instruction closer to home. \nThrough its partnership with TeamUp Counseling\, Special Dragons looks forward to introducing the program to more Bergen County families and creating additional opportunities for children with autism and other special needs to participate\, learn and grow. \nFamilies throughout Cliffside Park\, Fort Lee\, Edgewater\, Fairview\, Ridgefield\, Palisades Park and surrounding Bergen County communities are invited to learn more about the program. \nFamily Orientation — September 10\nParents and caregivers interested in Special Dragons Karate are encouraged to attend the upcoming orientation: \nDate: Thursday\, September 10\, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM Location: 596 Anderson Avenue\, Suite 305\, Cliffside Park\, NJ \nFamilies will have an opportunity to learn about Special Dragons\, meet the team\, ask questions and find out how to arrange a free student evaluation. \nSpecial Dragons Karate believes every child deserves the opportunity to experience accomplishment\, confidence\, friendship and the pride that comes with earning their next belt. \nAbout Special Dragons Karate\nSpecial Dragons Karate is a nonprofit adaptive martial arts program serving children and individuals with autism and other special needs. Through the combined expertise of special education professionals and trained martial arts instructors\, the program uses basic karate techniques to help students develop physical\, behavioral\, social and developmental skills in a positive and supportive environment. \nSpecial Dragons currently serves families through programs in Union\, Belleville and Jersey City and is expanding into Cliffside Park through its partnership with TeamUp Counseling. \nProgram Information Special Dragons Karate Email: info@SpecialDragonsKarate.org \nPhone: 973-667-8525
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LOCATION:SPECIAL DRAGONS KARATE & TeamUp Counceling  (AUTISM Services)\, 596 Anderson Ave. Suite 305\, Cliffside Park\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Bergen County Events
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