Perseverance is the road to greatness
Kids Bully Proof
Character Development Through Martial Arts
SELF PRESERVATION | SELF PERFECTION | DISCIPLINE | INTEGRITY | CONFIDENCE | COMPASSION | INTELLIGENCE | COMMUNITY
Nurturing a young mind at right time with right education helps them create their own bright future that not only involves their own growth but growth at the level of their families & communities. Like ripples start from one focal point in the pond, a ripple of great habits can be helped using the right idea towards kids.
Learning martial arts is a physical endeavor, involving all muscle groups to help develop a student’s physical fitness. But our emphasis goes far beyond just learning physical moves and martial arts techniques, we use martial arts as a mechanism to develop positive character and life-improvement skills in our students. Our emphasis is on the personal-development aspects of martial arts, such as increasing self confidence, improving focus and concentration, developing self discipline, and optimizing physical fitness.
Kids Bullyproof program prepares your child using a three-pronged approach:
- Increased Awareness: Harassment comes in many forms. Sometimes, a victim doesn’t take a stand because they can’t differentiate between “joking” and “bullying.” We teach your child to differentiate between harmless play and harmful harassment so they know precisely when and how to act in each circumstance.
- Unshakable Confidence: A confident child is a Bullyproof child. Bullies seek “easy targets” – those who will tolerate their abuse. We arm your child with the tools needed to overcome physical, verbal, and psychological harassment, so they are so confident in themselves that no bully will try to harass them.
- Total Responsibility: We prepare your child to deal with bullies without turning them into one. We emphasize discipline, responsibility, and respect throughout the course, and teach five “Rules of Engagement” to ensure they never abuse their power.
The Rules of Engagement
Teaching a child jiu-jitsu without teaching them when to use it, is akin to giving someone a gun without teaching them how to use it. Kids Bullyproof is the only kid’s jiu-jitsu program that actually teaches children precisely when they can, and cannot, use the techniques they are learning. The five "Rules of Engagement" are regularly rehearsed in class so that children will never abuse their power and, equally important, they will not hesitate to take a stand when abused by bullies.
Rule 1: Avoid the fight at all costs.
Rule 2: If physically attacked, defend yourself.
Rule 3: If verbally attacked, follow the Three T-steps (talk, tell, tackle).
Rule 4: Never punch or kick the bully, establish control and negotiate.
Rule 5: When applying submissions use minimal force and negotiate.
Although we discuss the Rules of Engagement in Kids Bullyproof classes, we strongly encourage you to discuss the Rules at home to assure your child that they have your support in the event that they need to take a stand against bullying.
Verbal Jiu-Jitsu Training
One of the most pervasive and damaging forms of bullying is verbal harassment. Kids Bullyproof is the only kids' jiu-jitsu program that makes Verbal Assertiveness Training, or as we like to call it "Verbal Jiu-Jitsu," part of its regular curriculum. We've devised a series of role-playing exercises to teach kids how to identify and manage the common threats associated with verbal harassment and relational bullying. Kids Bullyproof students learn how to differentiate between "bullying" and "joking," and not only are kids taught how to speak assertively when necessary, but they also learn how to use direct eye contact and confident posture to deter bullies from targeting them.
Benefits of BJJ for Kids
Improved focus and concentration.
Martial arts requires students to be highly focused and concentrated during training. This can help them to improve their focus and concentration in the classroom as well.
Enhanced problem-solving skills.
Martial arts is a very complex martial art, and it requires students to be able to solve problems quickly and effectively. This can help them to develop their problem-solving skills in other areas of their lives, such as academics.
Increased self-confidence
Martial arts teaches students that they can overcome challenges and achieve their goals. This can help them to develop self-confidence, which is essential for success in school and in life.
Improved discipline and self-control.
Martial arts teaches students the importance of discipline and self-control. This can help them to improve their academic performance and to make better choices in their lives.
Reduced stress and anxiety.
Martial arts can be a very physically and mentally demanding activity. However, it can also be a very therapeutic activity. Martial arts can help students to reduce stress and anxiety, which can lead to improved academic performance.
Develop a growth mindset.
Martial arts is a journey, not a destination. There is always something new to learn and new challenges to overcome. This can help students to develop a growth mindset, which is essential for success in school and in life.
Build resilience.
Martial arts teaches students how to deal with setbacks and disappointments. This can help them to build resilience, which is an important life skill.
Learn how to persevere.
Martial arts is a challenging martial art, and it requires students to persevere in the face of adversity. This can help them to learn how to persevere in their studies and in other areas of their lives.
