A Word from our Chief Instructor on Bullying

As a child, and teenager, I was confronted with bullying on a regular basis; both at school, and at home. At times, it was relentless and unforgiving, and caused many lasting effects on my life. In many ways, it shaped me into the person I am today. Even so, I am not convinced it is a necessary ingredient in a childhood, in order for someone to be successful, or strive for more.

I did not enjoy it, and many times I wanted a way to stop it. As a child, I was always fascinated with martial arts, possibly because it leveled the playing field, allowing people a way to defend themselves, even without violence. Unfortunately we had no place to study martial arts where I lived, so it wasn't until I was an adult that I was able to undertake training.

As I have studied and taught martial arts, I have noticed that the majority of children's martial arts classes I have seen, are not helping kids where they need it the most - self-defence, confidence, self-esteem. Discipline and fitness are major parts of these programs, which is great, but I remembered how I felt as a child, and the things I really wanted out of martial arts.

It is because of this, that I felt obligated to build a program that could help kids by using martial arts techniques, without teaching them dangerous, life threatening applications. A program where they could strive to be better at defending themselves, reach new personal achievements, gain confidence, while learning to resolve conflict peacefully. Removing the attack before it happens, learning how to fight, so they do not have to fight.

With this program, it is my desire to share the things I have learned from the martial arts, so that it may help children in their lives today. We have already changed the lives of many students through this program. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job, is hearing a child that has been bullied, come to class and tell us that they are no longer being assaulted or ridiculed by their classmate(s).

• Parent's Guide - F.A.Q. on Bullying
• Parent Testimonials
• Class Schedule
• Pricing Information

Summer Camp