Were you ever bullied as a kid? Are you being bullied at work right now? Is kid you being bullied in school? Is your kid the bully at school?
About 28% of kids ages 12–18 reported being bullied at school during the school year, according to the Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2013 report, that is about one in four kids dealing with being bullied. Bullying can cause emotional and physical harm to kids. It can affect your kids desire to go to school, ability to gain friends and the overall happiness of your kid.
At De Boa Jiu Jitsu in Surprise we want to help your kids avoid being bullied. It is not our goal to teach your kid to go beat up the bully but rather learn the self confidence to stick up for themselves and find a peaceful solution to the bully. In case there is a physical confrontation your kid will be prepared to protect his/her self in an art that has been proving effective on the street.
Bullying is often only thought to effect kids, this is a misconception in our society. There are plenty of adults out there that posture themselves as bullies. Jiu Jitsu builds that confidence to walk with strong posture and carry yourself with great strength. Strength makes you less vulnerble at work and more attractive to employers. Today is the day the day to improve your life.
Very rarely does anyone talk to the parents of the bully. If you kids is a bully it does not mean you are a bad parent, or you have a bad kid. More often than not the bully is trying to cover up insecurities and trying to find happiness in the wrong places. Jiu Jitsu gives you kid an opportunity to make friends that are going to be positive influences. Your kid will gain confidence and is less likely to pick on other kids. Your kid will rather look to show respect and gain the respect of his or her peers.
Parents, kids, adults, today is your day to improve your life. Come to De Boa Academy in Surprise.