There are a lot of people out there that believe the martial arts are about learning how to beat people up. But Ken Bernstein is of the rare breed that knows this is not the case. You see, on one hand the 63 year old is a therapist at the Holistic Health Center, with offices in Belchertown and Amherst. On the other hand, he's also the chief instructor of Moving Zen Karate. Where others might not see a connection between the two professions, Bernstein sees an obvious one.
"They are both about helping people fully realize themselves," Bernstein told the Amherst Bulletin. Along with this, the fourth-degree black belt in Kyokushin karate uses his degrees and psychoanalysis certification to bring out the most in people. When blended correctly, Bernstein's unique skillset can truly work wonders, as his current work with a student that has impulse control issues would seem to reinforce.
"I am seeing movement in his being able to relinquish behaviors that are causing concern at school, that are raising havoc in the family, keeping him isolated, and helping access and own and be responsible for his aim-directed aggression, to learn to play, so it's really interesting," said Bernstein.
Will karate cure all ailments? Absolutely not. But Bernstein's unique outlook and skillset are likely to help a whole of children. Great to see.
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