DEFY is Martial Arts Therapy for Children with Autism

Defense and Exercise for Youths (DEFY) uses martial arts as therapy to teach a young boy with Asperger's self-confidence and self-control. The New Jersey Underground Fitness program combines martial arts with fitness to teach "self-defense techniques derived from boxing, kick-boxing and grappling combined with basic fitness." DEFY groups can be found in many cities and at many martial arts centers.

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