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Bully Self-Defense
or Verbal Judo |
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Classes are held every Saturday and run from
10:15-10:45 Classes are opened to all currently enrolled
students for FREE |
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What is Verbal Judo?
 | Verbal Judo is a program designed for law
enforcement officers to help deal with verbal abuse |
| It was founded by Doctor, Police Officer, and
Professor: George J. Thompson Ph.D |
| Verbal Judo has been taught in over 700,000
Police Departments in the Country since 1981 |
| It has been modified for children by George J.
Thompson and is now a part of our Karate School curriculum
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What Verbal Judo Bully Self-Defense Teaches:
| Peace Before Punches |
| Effective Communications |
| Using Confidence, Tone of Voice, and Body
Language to Control Bully Situations |
| The Power of Words and Knowing What Words to Use |
| Redirecting Negative Behavior to Prevent Verbal
Attacks from Escalating |
| Deflecting Negative Conversations and Turning
Them into Positive Ones |
| How to Diffuse Potentially Dangerous Situations |
| When it is Okay to Use Physical Self-Defense |
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The Importance of Anti-Bullying
Education:
| Bullying is an ongoing problem in both U.S.
Schools and the World. It is NOT going away! |
| All Children are at risk for Bullying. Even
children in Elementary School! |
| Bullying is not done just at school, Cyber
Bullying is on the rise! |
| Children who are bullied can have issues that
follow them to adulthood such as Depression, Anxiety
Disorders, Lack of Confidence/Assertiveness, Low
Self-Esteem, Problems Controlling Anger, Eating
Disorders, and even Self-Induced Isolation. |
| Children who are bullied are at higher risk for
Suicide. |
| Children who are bullied are more likely to Abuse
Alcohol and other Drugs in later life. |
| Children who witness bulling are more likely to
smoke, drink, or abuse drugs. They are also at higher risk for
mental Illness. |
| Bullying is an epidemic that can only be stopped
by education and prevention! |
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At Risk Children:
| Remember any child can be bullied! |
| Children perceived as different from their peers
such as being overweight or underweight, wearing glasses or
different clothing, or being new to a school |
| Are perceived as weak or defenseless |
| Are depressed, anxious, or have low self-esteem |
| Are less popular, shy, and have trouble making
friends |
| Do not get along well with others, seen as
annoying or provoking |
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Signs a Child is being Bullied:
| Unexplained injuries or reluctance to show
injuries |
| Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics,
or jewelry |
| Frequent headaches/stomach aches and/or faking
illnesses |
| Changes in eating habits, like binging or
skipping meals at school or at home |
| Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares |
| Declining grades |
| Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social
activities |
| Feelings of helplessness or decreased self-esteem |
| Self-destructive behaviors such as running away,
harming themselves or talking of suicide |
| All Children are different and some may display
no symptoms at all |
| Be involved in your child's school and with their
teachers so you can prevent bullying even if there are no signs |
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Helpful Links on Bullying:
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For more information about Texas Karate
Do and Bully Prevention please call: 972-258-8333. |
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