More Than Three Decades of Dedication
A Man Who Believed sport could change Lives “yes.”
When the families heard your child can't hear Hossam, your child's clinic can Since 1994, Coach Hossam Ayyad has dedicated his career to training and developing children and athletes with disabilities through sport and karate. Over more than three decades, he has worked with more than 1,000 children and athletes across Jordan, encountering different abilities and challenges with each individual and developing training approaches adapted to their needs before progressing to specialized sports training. Over the years, this journey grew into a record of achievement. Some of those who began training with him as children went on to earn black belts and compete internationally in Europe. For Hossam, sport has never been only about physical training; it has been a means of building confidence, discipline, and hope, while creating opportunities for people with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities and pursue their ambitions.
The philosophy
Three Principles That Shaped the Journey
Adapt the sport, not the child
Training begins with each athlete’s abilities and needs. We adapt exercises and coaching methods to help every child learn, develop, and participate in sport according to their abilities.
Sport Builds Character Before Champions
Training is not only about developing athletic skills. It also builds discipline, confidence, and a sense of responsibility. We believe sport gives every athlete the opportunity to discover their abilities, develop their character, and become more independent in life
Sport Should Never Be Limited by Ability to Pay
From the beginning of the journey, Hussam Ayyad has worked to ensure that financial circumstances do not prevent children and athletes with disabilities from having an opportunity in sport. Training was provided to them free of charge, whether in group or individual sessions, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. For students without disabilities, regular training was offered at modest fees, helping sustain the work and support the program.
The journey
The First Milestone
- 1999
The first Milestone
In 1999, Hossam Ayyad presented his first karate demonstration with a group of children with disabilities during Jordan’s hosting of the 9th Arab Sports Games, in the presence of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah. The King applauded and engaged with the children, making the moment an important milestone in the team’s journey and a new source of encouragement to continue and grow.
- 2005
First medals
Athletes enter their first regional adaptive championship — and come home with medals nobody expected.
A boxing program is added for older athletes, opening a new path for focus, fitness and confidence.
- 2021
Students become coaches
Former members begin coaching the youngest classes — the clearest proof the method works.
- Today
More Than 1,000 Children and Athletes
Over more than 33 years, Hossam Ayyad has worked with more than 1,000 children and athletes with disabilities, continuing to develop training approaches adapted to each athlete’s abilities and needs. What began as an individual effort has grown into a continuing journey of training and achievement, with opportunities remaining open to new generations.