Kids Anti-Bullying Jiu-Jitsu Program

Our Training Programs:

Little Ninjas 5-7yrsKids Jiu-Jitsu 8-12yrs

Our Kids Anti-Bullying Program is a land mark course for kids 5-12, teaching them the fundamental core basics of non-violent effective self-defence starting with:

  • Awareness

  • Using your voice and setting boundaries

  • When to defend yourself verbally or physically

  • Character development

In our Kids Jiu-Jitsu program, our goal is to instill in your child unshakable confidence so they can overcome bullies without violence.

We will teach your child to use verbal assertiveness to deter bullies and several non-violent self-defense techniques to stay safe if physically assaulted. Importantly, we don’t teach how to punch or kick, since this often does more harm than good. Instead, we use leverage-based control holds to neutralize threats without violence. Numerous school districts have embraced the defensive nature of the Kids Jiu-Jitsu techniques as a reasonable, nonviolent response to bullying and some even host Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes on campus! The bottom line is: we will prepare your child to defend themselves against bullies without turning them into one.

If you’re interested in instilling your child with unshakable confidence while reinforcing positive values and good character, our Kids Jiu-Jitsu program is for you! Scroll down to learn more about this groundbreaking youth empowerment program and contact us for a free class!  705-919-7153 or info@sudburybjj.com

Critical Confidence

Studies suggest that bullying may be the leading cause of low self-esteem in children, and according to some surveys, less than 15% of kids actually report acts of bullying. Children’s inability to stand up to a bully is rooted in profound fear for their personal safety. Ironically, the victims know that they must confront the bully and would like nothing more than to stand up to them. But, they simply can’t follow through for fear of the physical harm that backs the bully’s every action. And, therein lies the challenge – how do you instill in a victim of bullying the confidence to face the tormentor, look them in the eye, and back them down? The answer is simple – teach the victims to defend themselves against physical attack, and the rest will follow.

Most martial arts programs rely on striking the attacker with violent punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, but in our Kids Jiu-Jitsu program we take a different approach. All the techniques are purely defensive and utilize no strikes. Furthermore, we teach children how to defuse confrontations with words and never to initiate physical aggression. If attacked, we offer techniques to non-violently neutralize the threat and gain control until help arrives. In the Kids Jiu-Jitsu program, we teach the children how to fight fire with water so that you never have to worry about your child becoming a bully under our guidance.

The Kids Jiu-Jitsu program prepares your child using a three-pronged approach:

  • Increased Awareness: Harassment comes in many forms. Sometimes, a victim doesn’t take a stand because they can’t differentiate between “joking” and “bullying.” We teach your child to differentiate between harmless play and harmful harassment so they know precisely when and how to act in each circumstance.
  • Unshakable Confidence: A confident child is a child who will be less likely to be bullied. Bullies seek “easy targets” – those who will tolerate their abuse. We arm your child with the tools needed to overcome physical, verbal, and psychological harassment, so they are so confident in themselves that no bully will try to harass them.
  • Total Responsibility: We prepare your child to deal with bullies without turning them into one. We emphasize discipline, responsibility, and respect throughout the course, and teach five “Rules of Engagement” to ensure they never abuse their power.

Teaching a child jiu-jitsu without teaching them when to use it, is akin to giving someone a gun without teaching them how to use it. Our Kids Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective kids martial arts program in that it actually teaches children precisely when they can, and cannot, use the techniques they are learning.

Although we discuss the Rules of Engagement in the Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes, we strongly encourage you to discuss the Rules at home to assure your child that they have your support in the event that they need to take a stand against bullying.

One of the most pervasive and damaging forms of bullying is verbal harassment. Our Kids Jiu-Jitsu Program involves Verbal Assertiveness Training, or as we like to call it “Verbal Jiu-Jitsu,” as part of it’s regular curriculum. We’ve devised a series of role-playing exercises to teach kids how to identify and manage the common threats associated with verbal harassment and relational bullying. Kids Jiu-Jitsu students learn how to differentiate between “bullying” and “joking,” and not only are kids taught how to speak assertively when necessary, but they also learn how to use direct eye contact and confident posture to deter bullies from targeting them.

To keep our curriculum age specific, we have developed the following classes:

Little Ninjas (5 – 7 Years Old)

Using our time-tested Jiu-Jitsu games we teach the Little Ninjas basic self-defense techniques while instilling the foundational principles of leverage and control. The secret to the success of this program is that we make the lessons so fun that the kids beg for more! Once a child masters the jiu-jitsu games and reaches the age of 8,  they advance to our Kids Jiu-Jitsu program. Parents are encouraged to join their children to play the games together!

Kids Jiu-Jitsu (8 – 12 Years Old)

In the Kids Jiu-Jitsu program, we focus on 33 non-violent self-defense techniques that teach children to “neutralize and negotiate” with the bullies. Verbal assertiveness strategies are a major portion of this curriculum. A child needs absolutely no experience to start, and we guarantee a noticeable increase in your child’s confidence within a few weeks!

Above all else, the teaching methodology used in our Kids Jiu-Jitsu program is unlike anything else in the jiu-jitsu community. Not only are all the entry-level techniques presented in the form of “jiu-jitsu” games so that kids are highly enthused about learning them, but we use “push teaching” rather than “pull teaching.” When a child makes a mistake, we don’t focus on the error, instead, we emphasize the correctly executed aspects of the move. Through this carefully layered positive reinforcement, we help the kids reach their full potential without jeopardizing their love for the art.

We have found that our instructors develop powerful bonds with every student at the Academy, but especially with our youth practitioners. We leverage this connection to help you develop your child’s character for success in all aspects of life.  In every class, we discuss  character traits and confidence building strategies for 10-15 minutes, emphasizing the simple things your child can do to make them a part of their daily life.

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