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Bully Defense Workshop

PARENTS: DON’T LET YOUR CHILD BE A VICTIM OF BULLYING!

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One Hour is All it Takes to Learn That CONFIDENCE is the Key to Helping Your Child Be..

SUCCESSFUL,

HAPPY &

SAFE!

We Offer a 1-Hour FREE Seminar for Your Family on Building Confident Kids!

Saturday, February 20 at 10 AM

Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Centers, FishHawk Campus

16633 FishHawk Blvd. Lithia, FL 33547

(Across from Newsome High School in FishHawk Office Park)

Space is Extremely Limited, So Please Register Early by calling the school above

- OR-

Register at the Bottom of this Page

Were you BULLIED as a Child?

What a simple, but powerful question. As soon as you read the question, many of you were immediately transported back to some point in your childhood. Some of you are squirming in your seats and maybe even starting to perspire a little.

For many of you, you probably went back to a very specific time or age and place. You can probably describe the exact person, their name, their friends, and exactly what they said and did. You are probably even experiencing some VERY OLD emotions right now.

What names were you called? What did other kids DO to you that you still remember today? Do you still feel the effects today? Does some of the past bullying affect your choices, decisions, or feelings today?

For many of us, these emotional scars run very deep and powerful and we may never truly be able to forget those times of torment and anguish.

If you WERE bullied as a child, you KNOW the scars can take a lifetime to heal.

We all know bullying can have a devastating affect on a child’s life. Confidence and self-esteem are the core of a child’s success and motivation in school, sports, and everything they do in life. Many times, bullies rob children of their confidence and self-esteem which will have a negative impact on the rest of their life.

Unfortunately, most parents never witness their child being bullied. They hope or believe their child
is safe, or that teachers or other adults will notify them if their child is bullied or harrassed. Most of the time, this does not happen because like parents, these wonderful people are also in the dark.

How can parents know when their child is being bullied?

Finding victims of bullying is not always easy. Children that are bullied are often embarrassed, threatened, or may simply believe their problems will fall on deaf ears. It is very important to remember: Finding a victim of bullying is not very easy. Parents need to watch their children very closely for signs of bullying before it damages or injures their children.

Parents need to be aware, listen, and investigate any signs of bullying they may see or hear. We all
know kids will tease, play, and banter, but often behaviors can go too far. Then it is no longer just play, it is bullying and it can cause lifelong problems.

What can you do to help “Bully Proof” your child?

Our workshop is designed to build children’s confidence and self-esteem and provide them with some basic knowledge and skills to defend themselves against bullies. We teach techniques and skills in the workshop that will improve body language, and communication skills to stop your child from being bullied.

We teach courtesy and respect for all people and help instill the belief that “each child or person is valuable and worth protecting.”

  • They will have the confidence to stand up for themselves when they are bullied or attacked.
  • They will realize the value and importance of being courteous and respectful to all people
    and will be less likely to bully others.

It is unfortunate but true that bullies will pick on children they see as weaker, different, or less confident. It is our goal to build each student’s confidence and self-esteem to the highest level possible. As your child learns and understands the power of the “Stop the Bully” skills, you’ll see his or her confidence soar.

At the BullyProof Seminar we will cover Six Essential “Stop the Bully Skills:”

  • Trusting your intuition and listening to your inner voice.
  • Using a strong loud voice and the power of verbalization skills; plus learning how to talk to adults with confidence and respect.
  • Proper body alignment and positioning, including assertive versus aggressive stance.
  • Understanding distance and time for safety.
  • Defending without striking; plus covering and blocking skills and using your environment.
  • When and how to strike if neccessary.

Ask yourself these important questions:

Do you think it is important for ALL kids to learn to be safe and protect themsleves from bullies of all ages?

Do you believe your child would benefit from learning effective and practical “Stop the Bully” skills?

If so, Register for the BullyProof Seminar coming up in your area! Call or register below. Hurry, space is filling up fast!