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I'd say no...
... because your child may be developmentally much younger than 8. Not knowing she had RAD at the time, I actually showed our adopted 12-y-o her a couple self-defense moves thinking it would ease the fears she expressed of being abducted or bullied. She seemed very "mature" in some ways, yet turned out not to have any qualms about hurting someone, and felt a need to "defend" herself when there was no danger (in reality). So until you've seen a lot of improvement in your son's attachment problem, I would steer clear of marshal arts. Maybe yoga? Hope you have an experienced attachment therapist you're working with. Best wishes!
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