The Calm Warrior Series · Book 1
Every child can belong on the mat.
The Calm Warrior Playbook: a practical guide for coaches and parents on coaching kids with autism in martial arts.
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Other programs didn't work out. Will my child fit in here?
Parents ask Sabumnim Wilt this question every year. This book is his answer. Written from more than 25 years on the mat, it shows coaches how to teach children with autism, ADHD, and sensory differences well, without special degrees and without giving up the discipline that makes martial arts powerful. And it shows parents how to help their child succeed, at the dojang and at home.
Inside, you'll learn how to
- Run a calm, successful first class
- Teach techniques visually, one step at a time
- Use the Calm Warrior routine to prevent meltdowns
- Respond safely when a meltdown happens
- Set up a sensory-friendly dojang
- Track progress with the Belt Bridge stripe system
The Calm Warrior routine
- 1Stop.
- 2Stance.
- 3Breathe.
- 4Count.
- 5Check.
Five steps built from taekwondo's own tools (ready stance, breathing, and counting in Korean) that children can use to calm their bodies anywhere: on the mat, at school, and at home.
Written for two readers at once
For coaches
Coach Pages in every chapter with practical steps for instructors and assistants, plus an intake interview, a meltdown response plan, and fair ways to adapt belt tests.
For parents
Parent Pages in every chapter with steps for home, including how to describe your child to a new coach, how to choose the right school, and how to handle meltdowns in public.
16 ready-to-use tools
Checklists, charts, and templates you can print and use right away, including: the One-Page Student Profile, Calm Warrior Routine Card, Zone Chart, Meltdown Response Plan, Visual Class Schedule, First-Then Board, Behavior Log, Progress Tracker, and more.
The 10 chapters
- 1.Why Martial Arts Works for Kids with Autism
- 2.Understanding the Child in Front of You
- 3.The First Step: Enrollment, Intake, and the Trial Class
- 4.Setting Up a Sensory-Friendly Dojang
- 5.Teaching That Clicks: Visual, Simple, Repeatable
- 6.The Calm Warrior Method: Building Self-Regulation
- 7.Meltdowns vs. Tantrums: What to Do in the Moment
- 8.Classmates, Partners, and Social Skills
- 9.Measuring Progress: Belts, Stripes, and Small Wins
- 10.The Team Around the Child
What readers say
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★★★★★
“The Calm Warrior is a heartfelt and inspiring book that promotes inclusion, understanding and acceptance for children with autism. … As a parent and an aunt to a child with autism, I highly recommend this book…”
“Very informative and an easy read. Very helpful for coaches and parents to better understand how to properly approach and teach students with autism.”
About the author
Sabumnim Wilt is the founder and head instructor of WVT Martial Arts Academy, which he established in 2016. He has coached taekwondo since 1999. He holds a 5th Dan Black Belt, is a former national team member, and has coached students of every age and ability, from young beginners to competitive athletes.
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