How to Prepare Your Child for Bullying

Pro Martial Arts asked me to share this information about its ARMOR®  to combat bullying and protect children from predators. In 2014, we enrolled in the Little Rhinos” martial arts classes. Check out the photo album I created at the bottom, but first – learn how to prepare your child for bullying.

As parents, we do the best we can whenever we can. We are mindful of what our children eat; of how much sleep they get; that they are bundled up on the colder days; and that their gap-tooth smiles are brushed at least two times each day. But what happens when the smiles become few and far between?

Could it be the dreaded “B” word? Is it a Bully?!

 

Bullying Pro Martial Arts

 

Often times, it has nothing to do with the parenting – and everything to do with your child’s personal character growth that is affected by experiences at school, on the playground and in the classroom. PRO Martial Arts  is a resource for parents with children dealing with self-esteem and character development hurdles. Its all-encompassing curriculum exercises mind, body and safety-providing children that are subjected to less-than-kind words in the hallways and on the playground with the proper methods to stand-up to bullying.
Designed by child psychologists, educators and law enforcement officials, ARMOR® is a program designed exclusively for Pro Martial Arts. ARMOR students are provided the competencies to identify bullies and the proper steps to take to avoid falling victim to the intimidation. Children are taught how to carry themselves with confidence; how to set and respect personal boundaries, and how to be assertive when seeking help.

Students in the ARMOR® program learn that the real safety issue doesn’t always lie with strangers, but with STRANGENESS. Children grow to recognize how important it is to listen to their instincts and why they should always tell a trusted adult about their uneasy feelings. Students walk away from the program aware of appropriate and inappropriate adult behaviors and the importance of good communication between them and their parents on a daily basis.The Greatest Victory

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 6 million kids in the U.S. take some form of martial arts classes. Although it might seem that these programs are primarily physical, Martial Arts classes can help children develop the concentration, self-control and focusing skills that can even help mediate behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD.

“We feel that what we are doing is shaping a great world, piece by piece, when we hear stories from parents and students about how they went from being unfocused and struggling with grades, to becoming more self-disciplined with schoolwork, their chores at home, and pulling those straight A’s!,” said PRO Martial Arts owner Dan Drahushuk . “We’re passionate about helping our students grow on and off our mats.”

About Joyce Brewer

Creator & Host of Mommy Talk Show. Emmy award-winning TV journalist.Wife & Mommy; Mom Blogger; Social Media Coach; Long Island, New York transplant living in Atlanta, GA. Follow Joyce on Twitter @MommyTalkShow Author of Use What You Know: A Business Idea Guide for Moms featuring interviews with mompreneurs who created businesses using their skills & backgrounds.

Check Also

[VIDEO] These Simple Kroger Fuel Point Hacks Will Save You Big Time

Even before the fuel prices started surging in the Spring & Summer of 2022, I’ve …

4 comments

  1. I love this!!! As the parent of a child that was bullied so severely that it made the local news, I can honestly say that there are never too many tools to put in our children’s “toolbox” to help them in difficult situations. This program seems like a great way to help children learn how to avoid becoming a victim. Thanks for sharing this!

  2. I’ve been wanting to get mine in martial arts for a while now. I think it would be good for her to learn this concept!

  3. This is a great post. We are always talking to our kids about bullying and how to handle it. I’ve been thinking about suggesting to The Husband to sign them up for some defensive training. Aj looks so adorable! He is going to be great!

  4. Martial arts is great for kids! I was looking into classes for Amelia when she was having shyness and confidence issues. Kindergarten and her soccer successes have turned her around, though. But I’d still love to have her in martial arts sometime.