In the Gracie Bullyproof program, our goal is to instill your child with unshakable confidence so they can overcome bullies without violence. Due to the non-violent nature of the techniques taught in the Gracie Bullyproof program, it has been proven as one of the most effective counter-measures to bullying for children between the ages of 5 and 13.
Your child will learn to use verbal assertiveness to deter bullies and several non-violent self-defence techniques to stay safe if physically assaulted. It is important to note we don’t teach how to punch or kick, since this often leads to more harm than good. Instead we use leverage-based control holds to neutralise threats without violence.
We teach your child to defend against bullies without turning them into one.
If you’re interested in instilling your child with unshakeable confidence while reinforcing positive values and good character, the Gracie Bullyproof program is for you!
Why choose Gracie Bullyproof
Critical confidence
Most martial arts programs rely on striking the attacker with violent punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. The Gracie Bullyproof program takes a different approach. All the techniques taught 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 Gracie Bullyproof 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
Fight fire with water
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 that are bullied actually report it. A child’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. However, they simply can’t follow through for fear of the physical harm that backs the bully’s every action. Therein lies the challenge – how do you establish confidence in a bullying victim so that they can 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.
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 know the difference.
Unshakeable confidence
A confident child is a Bullyproof child. 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.
Free online access to video lessons
Upon enrolling in the BullyProof program at any Certified Training Center, you will receive a free subscription to Gracie University Online. Through this interactive online platform, you will have access to detailed video instruction on every technique in the course, enabling you to study the lessons on any computer or mobile device 24 hours a day! Furthermore, all active students at a Certified Training Center qualify to train for free at any other Gracie Certified Training Center around the world for up to 30 consecutive days per year. Since the curriculum is the same at all Certified Training Centers, you will receive credit for every lesson on your Women Empowered attendance card when you return home!
FAQs
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Through our work, we have seen that confident kids make kinder kids. We teach children how to not only stand up to bullies for themselves, but how to stand up for others. Our Rules of Engagement teach children to avoid the fight if at all possible by first using their words, and then telling an adult.
When they do need to resort to physical self-defense, we do not teach children punches or kicks in the Gracie Bullyproof program, but rather, empowered by Brazilian Jiu-JItsu, to neutralize, defend, control, and negotiate if possible.
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Upon arriving for your child’s first jiu-jitsu class, we will provide a uniform, called a gi, for them to wear. We recommend wearing comfortable undergarments or leggings, and a t-shirt or rashguard that they can wear under their gi.
Someone will be there to help you tie your child’s belt for the first time!
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My Child Has ADHD. Is jiu-jitsu for them?
Yes! One of the great things about martial arts classes is that it’s an individual sport done in a group environment. We find all our students improve in their focus, self control, discipline and social skills. But the best part is…. They don’t even realize that is what our highly trained kids martial arts instructors are actually doing. They just think they are having fun!
The best way to find out for yourself is to take advantage of our free 10 day trial. You’ll find our team so helpful and dedicated to helping your child become the best version of themselves. If you are concerned about group classes for your child, we also offer private classes until they feel ready to take on the group class setting!
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We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! Even better… you can join in our martial arts classes for adults, and have yet another thing in common with your little one. We love seeing the bond of families who train together!