According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 1 in 3 school children experience bullying at some stage throughout their school life.
Parents are left helpless as they witness their child become less confident, lack self esteem and become reluctant to attend school. Some children disguise this by pretending to be ill or making other excuses to avoid school. Their schoolwork deteriorates and they start losing focus in class as something bigger is occupying their mind space.
Eva joined Shobukan Martial Arts after a life changing encounter with social & physical bullying. Her parents share their story how it changed their families life.
Swimming is one of the first life skills parent’s enrol their children in. In this age of increasing violence, self protection is a life skill that everyone should be equipped with. Empowering your child with skills to stand up for themselves when the need arises.
Martial arts empowers children with the confidence to stand up for themselves. It is a common misconception that martial arts encourages violence. In fact it is quite opposite. Children become empowered to verbalise their way out of situations and only in the last resort use the skills they learn.
View the entire episode here:
https://7plus.com.au/sunday-night?episode-id=SNIT18-022
