Are you looking for an activity for your child that will help build their confidence, improve discipline, and keep them working hard to accomplish their goals? Martial arts could be just an activity for your child. While there are many different elements to consider depending on the style you choose, you’ll find that enrolling your […]
Read MoreBullying is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem among children and teens. When children are bullied, it can affect both their physical and mental wellbeing. They may become more withdrawn, anxious and depressed. These children may have more headaches and may have a harder time adjusting to school. Some may be physically harmed or commit suicide. People […]
Read MoreSadly, bullying has been around for a long time. It does not just involve conflicts between boys. Girls may also be bullies. Often, such incidents occur outside of the eyes of watchful adults, like teachers and parents. Types of Harassment – It is common today for harassment to begin and be fueled away from the […]
Read MoreBullying has been around for as long as we can remember, and so has martial arts. But is there a connection between the two? We think there is. Bullies often target weaker kids, which can lead to things like sleep loss, a lack of self-confidence, and unfortunately even suicide. But that’s where martial arts can […]
Read MoreThe issue of bullying has become so pervasive of late, the Child Mind Institute, a nonprofit devoted to emotional issues faced by today’s child and his parents, has posted on its website a “symptom checker” for worried parents (https://childmind.org/symptomchecker/). This tool is aimed at moms and dads who have no psychological training, but who are […]
Read MoreBullying is something that is affecting children all over the world in schools every day. It is important as parents to be able to address this issue and find ways to put an end to this bully type activities. Martial arts can be a great way for bullies and victims to find common ground and […]
Read MoreDuring my childhood, bullying was the primary thing holding me back in school, and I never wanted to attend school because of it. Schoolwork was incredibly easy compared to the constant verbal and physical assault from my peers and I often wished to be home-schooled. Looking back, I really wish I could’ve had more confidence […]
Read MoreToo many of our children are being bullied and we sometimesdon’t even know it’s happening. Children who are bullied are often scared orembarrassed and don’t want their parents or teachers to know. Or, maybe thebully is threatening the child with physical harm if they tell anyone aboutwhat is happening. When a child is bullied, their […]
Read MoreApproximately one in every three students in the U.S. cities being bullied at least once in the course of the school year. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of students who get bullied in school report it. Anyone who has experienced bullying can tell you that it can be devastating. Several studies have demonstrated that students […]
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