Practice at Every Ability Level
Quick Answer
Can martial arts be adapted for MS?
Yes. Practice can be adapted through standing, supported standing, seated, wheelchair-based, reclined, bedbound, breathing-focused, visualization-based, and respectful instruction.
Practice at Every Ability Level
MA4MS begins with a simple belief: nobody should be overlooked because their abilities have changed.
Practice can meet the person where they are today. It may be physical, mental, quiet, active, supported, brief, or entirely visualization-based.
Practice May Be
- Standing.
- Supported standing.
- Seated.
- Wheelchair-based.
- Reclined.
- Bedbound.
- Breathing-based.
- Visualization-based.
- Observation-based.
The form of practice can change without removing the value of practice. Confidence, attention, breathing, patience, timing, and awareness are all meaningful parts of martial arts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does practice at every ability level mean?
It means practice can be adapted to standing, seated, wheelchair-based, reclined, bedbound, visualization, breathing, or observation.
Does practice have to be physical?
No. Mental rehearsal, breathing, observation, and focus can be meaningful parts of practice.
Why does MA4MS use this framework?
Because people with MS can experience changing abilities and should not be overlooked when practice needs to adapt.