bullying

How To Stop Bullying in Texarkana

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness · Mar 13, 2019 ·

Bullying is a problem for so many kids and can effect them for the rest of their lives.

We can’t help kids by hoping that other kids will do the right thing and stop.

Kids are empowered when they are confident. When they know that they can take care of themselves.

They no longer have to live in fear.

This makes all the difference.

Self confidence means they probably will never be bullied again.

They most likely will never have to have a physical conflict because the bullies lack self esteem and want an easy target.

Developing self confidence is the real key.

We’ve helped countless kids over the years overcome problems with bullying.

If your child is being bullied, put them in a program that teaches them how to handle a bully so they won’t have to live in fear.

If you want to find out more about our program, send us a message.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that helps kids be able to defend themselves in the worst possible positions against bigger, stronger opponents.

Of course, the real benefit of training is knowing that they are no longer in danger, that’s self confidence.

We’re here to help!

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu
903-793-1085

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Everyone Age 4 Through Adult Men and Women

Why Texarkana Kids Love Martial Arts

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness · Feb 11, 2018 ·

Kids Love Training Martial Arts In Texarkana

You might think that kids want to learn martial arts because of the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Movie or Lego’s Ninjago show they’ve watched… or maybe you have spent some time watching some of the ‘old’ classics you watched growing up… Karate Kid, Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, or Jean Claude Van Damme.

The truth is that kids have always loved the martial arts and maybe even more so now.

They see a martial artist doing some cool move and they want to learn how to do it.

Kids also want to move and get some exercise. It’s just part of our innate blueprint, our DNA.

Kids have a lot of extra energy because they are designed to move… a lot!

Kids also want to train for many of the same reasons that their parents want them to train in martial arts… to develop confidence, focus, self control, and better social relationships… of course it helps that the training is a blast for them.

This is critically important.

As parents, one of the greatest things we want for our kids is to see them happy.

If they can have fun while improving their health, fitness, and mental outlook… all the better!

The environment that children face today is very different from what the last generation experienced.

The kids are spending a lot of time on electronic media.

The schools have been forced to cut their PE fitness programs to save money.

These are big problems for physical and mental development.

Times and technology are moving very fast.

These environmental changes have caused kids to mature a little faster and often at the expense of just being a kid.

They’re under more stress and don’t have as many physical outlets as we did in school growing up.

It is easy to see why martial arts benefits, like self discipline and confidence are so important to our children.

They also develop self defense skills that not only really boost their confidence, also gives them a sense of security and insulates them from bullying.

While it isn’t the only benefit of training, the ability to protect oneself from harm is critical to the child’s development.

Dr. Abraham Maslow was a renowned psychologist that studied motivation and needs.

He created the hierarchy of needs that had 5 levels.

His theory states that we must satisfy the lower levels before we can move on to achieve higher level needs.

Maslow’s theory put security at the 2nd level, just after physiological needs like breathing, eating, and water.

This means that security is the foundation that all people required before moving to achieve the higher levels of humanity like love, confidence (he called self esteem), and self actualization.

The martial arts provide our kids with self defense techniques which enable them to concentrate on other areas of their lives.

Martial arts training like Jiu Jitsu offer so many benefits to kids from improving their fitness to self defense, confidence, and all the mental benefits that have traditionally been associated with martial arts.

Even better, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers kids the ability to defend themselves without ever having to hurt the other child.

Other arts teach predominately striking based solutions to self defense.

Many parents would prefer that their child doesn’t have to solve every conflict with a punch or kick to the face of another child.

In Jiu Jitsu, the kids learn how to control their opponent so that they are no longer a threat which is safer for both kids in most altercations.

If you’re interested in trying a first Free Class of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for your child, just contact us and we’ll get it set up for you!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts and Fitness Classes for Kids (Age 4 and Up), Teens, Men and Women.

We Help Texarkana Area Kids, Men, and Women Live Healthier, More Active Lives.

Martial Arts Classes for Fitness, Self Defense, Confidence, Competition, and a More Active, Positive Lifestyle!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kids Martial Arts. Cardio Kickboxing. Yoga. Beginners and All Fitness Levels Are Always Welcome!

Call Us: (903) 793-1085 Email Us: TexarkanaJiuJitsu@gmail.com

Bullying, A Very Serious Problem

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness · Jan 21, 2018 ·

Kids Are Being Bullied And It’s Effects Can Be Devastating.

Bullying Is Different From When We Were Kids.

It’s happening a lot more at school, but often kids can’t escape the torment because of the online world that now follows them everywhere.

Unfortunately an alarming number of kids have their confidence destroyed causing severe emotional distress and in far too many cases it can be deadly.

According to bullyingstatistics.org the numbers are significant… but if it were only ONE, it would be one too many that was suffering.

“The statistics on bullying and suicide are alarming: Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year according to the CDC.

For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts.”

https://youtu.be/GJQGabCzTyo

Bullying, Kids, and Schools

The schools can’t be held responsible for the majority of bullying problems.

There are just too many kids… but we can empower the kids.

I wonder how the parents will deal with the loss of their son.

It must be so incredibly difficult for them.

I can’t imagine losing my daughter and especially to suicide.

Every day, for the rest of their lives, the parents will question what they could’ve done differently.

Teddy Molina of Texas was a young bullied boy that took his own life in 2012.

The parents knew there was a problem with Teddy, but I’m sure that they had no idea of how bad it really was for him.

Not too long ago, one of the young teenagers in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class was attacked by 2 larger ‘boys,’ although one was apparently already out of high school.

Fortunately, he was able to fight off the attackers using his conditioning and jiu jitsu that he has developed training with us.

This is a serious problem.

Kids are bullied on a daily basis, often scarring the child for life and making them question their own self worth.

Other times, as seen with Teddy (one example of so many), the child can’t take it any more and ends their own life rather than have to continue to face their antagonists.

I’ve talked about other examples in the past of kids like Teddy that had the possibility of accomplishing so much in life, but now will not.

If you know of any child being bullied, maybe its your own, a friend’s or co-worker’s child, then please let me know.

The kids can develop confidence and feel empowered knowing that they have the ability to take care of themselves.

It doesn’t have to be so hard on them and we don’t need to lose even one more child.

Dr. Marc Hagebusch BS DC beCN
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Head Instructor
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts and Fitness Classes for Kids (Age 4 and Up), Teens, Men and Women.

We Help Texarkana Area Kids, Men, and Women Live Healthier, More Active Lives.

Martial Arts Classes for Fitness, Self Defense, Confidence, Competition, and a More Active, Positive Lifestyle!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kids Martial Arts. Cardio Kickboxing. Yoga. Beginners and All Fitness Levels Are Always Welcome!

Call Us: (903) 793-1085 Email Us: TexarkanaJiuJitsu@gmail.com

Girl Defeats Multiple Boys In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness · Jan 16, 2018 ·

This YouTube video is amazing, check out how a young girl dominates an entire group of boys utilizing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an incredible martial art!

It is the best martial art for kids and could be the best thing that you ever do for your young girl (or boy!) because…

Our special training at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu is designed unshakable self confidence… this alone will prevent virtually all attacks and bullying!

The techniques are extremely effective in a self defense situation (and as the father of a young girl this is EXTREMELY important to me).

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques don’t require the child to hurt the other child, but allows your own child to dominate the bigger, stronger more aggressive bully or attacker and to place them into a position where they can no longer harm them.

The classes teach your child drive, determination, the ability to set and accomplish goals that will serve them for them for the rest of their life.

Your child will get into phenomenal shape and develop their true athletic potential that will enable them to perform better in every other sport.

The training is really FUN for the kids giving them something productive to do while getting them off the couch, video games, etc!

The kids make many new positive, encouraging friends… let’s face it, our kids aren’t always surrounded by the best influences.

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts and Fitness Classes for Kids (Age 4 and Up), Teens, Men and Women.

We Help Texarkana Area Kids, Men, and Women Live Healthier, More Active Lives.

Martial Arts Classes for Fitness, Self Defense, Confidence, Competition, and a More Active, Positive Lifestyle!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kids Martial Arts. Cardio Kickboxing. Yoga. Beginners and All Fitness Levels Are Always Welcome!

Call Us: (903) 793-1085 Email Us: TexarkanaJiuJitsu@gmail.com

Bullying Turned Deadly

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness · Sep 12, 2017 ·

Bullying VIDEO. Why We Need To Do Something Early, Before It’s Too Late

Parents…watch now <make sure you’re sitting down>

Please take 2 minutes and watch this youtube video about 8 year old Tye. It’s critically important that you make yourself aware of potentially deadly circumstances that occur every day in our schools.

Bullying among our youth is a significant problem–and it is steadily increasing. Many experts fear bullying has become so widespread and common, adults are blinded to its extensive harm.

BULLYING MUST BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. TOO MANY CHILDREN ARE BEING EMOTIONALLY OR PHYSICALLY INJURED DUE TO BULLYING…

The effects of these incidents can scar them for a lifetime and, as seen in the video above, sometimes that lifetime is MUCH shorter than it should have been.

The best way to help children not become victims of bullies is by teaching them bully-proofing skills that enable them to have the CONFIDENCE they need to assertively and confidently stand up to bullying and teasing.

If we only changed one child’s life for the better, then our program would be a success… but we are changing hundred’s of children’s lives for the better through our programs.

If you have a child (ages 4-6 or 7-12), then you owe it to yourself to call us and find out how our program can eliminate bullying, improve self confidence, and give your child the tools to be a Leader… positively influencing others.

We can make a big difference. Stop Bullying in Texarkana!

Call Us: (903) 793-1085 Email Us: TexarkanaJiuJitsu@gmail.com

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Please don’t let your child suffer any longer being bullied.

It can have devastating effects as seen with Tye in the video above.

I’m sure his parents never believed that they would lose their son from bullying.