Protect your child from Bullying



In a world where bullying remains a significant challenge for children and teens, finding a safe and supportive environment is crucial for their development and well-being. Arakan Martial Art provides such a sanctuary, offering not just physical defence techniques but also fostering a community where respect and kindness prevail. Here’s how training at Arakan Martial Art helps protect children from bullying and promotes a culture of support and resilience.

Building Self-Esteem and Confidence

At the core of bullying prevention is the development of self-esteem and confidence. Children who are confident in themselves are less likely to become targets of bullying and are more equipped to stand up for themselves and others. At Arakan Martial Art, we focus on building this confidence by recognizing each child's individual achievements and encouraging a path of continuous self-improvement.

Our instructors are skilled in helping children realize their strengths and abilities through martial arts training. Each new technique learned and each new goal achieved boosts a child’s self-image, which is a powerful deterrent against bullying.

Empowering with Self-Defence Skills

Arakan Martial Art teaches children effective self-defence techniques that empower them to protect themselves if necessary. While the primary goal is always to avoid physical confrontation, knowing they possess the skills to defend themselves provides children with peace of mind. This knowledge alone can often deter potential bullies.

More importantly, our training emphasizes the responsible use of martial arts. Children learn that physical responses are a last resort and are taught ways to handle conflicts without aggression. This balanced approach ensures they feel secure without promoting violence.

Cultivating Respect and Empathy

Respect for oneself and others is a foundational aspect of Arakan Martial Art. Our training sessions are steeped in the values of mutual respect and empathy. By training in an environment where every individual is valued and treated with dignity, children learn to extend the same respect to others outside the classes.

These lessons in empathy significantly impact how our students interact with their peers. They become advocates for positivity, often standing up against bullying not just for themselves but for others who might be struggling.

Fostering a Supportive Community

Arakan Martial Art is more than just a place to train; it’s a community. Our students learn and grow together, supported by instructors who are not just teachers but mentors. This sense of community ensures that children know they have allies and a support network. The friendships they develop here are based on shared values and experiences, providing a strong support system that can protect against the isolation often felt by victims of bullying.

Encouraging Open Communication

We encourage open communication between instructors, students, and parents. This approach ensures that children feel comfortable discussing any issues, including experiences with bullying. Our instructors are trained to handle such discussions delicately and effectively, providing advice and support tailored to each situation. By fostering open lines of communication, we help ensure that children do not face their challenges alone.

Safe, Strong, and Supported

At Arakan Martial Art, we are committed to providing a training environment that not only teaches martial arts but also instils life skills that protect and empower children against bullying. By fostering confidence, respect, empathy, and community, we equip our students with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of growing up in today’s world.

Join us and let your child be a part of a community where they are safe, strong, and supported.



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My son Deklan is a naturally kind and gentle boy, who as an only child has never had to endure the competition and ruff and tumble of other siblings. Reading how daunting and challenging schools can be these days I was very keen to get him involved in self defense but wasn’t sure what was going to be the best fit for him.

In a chance encounter at a community fate we saw the Arakan stand and after talking to the guys I was really impressed with how friendly the team was and how passionate they were to get Deklan into his first lesson. And here is the part that grabbed me the most, the training is done outdoors in parks and school grounds while wearing shirts and shorts and everyday shoes, now that’s real life training. We booked in straight away for our complimentary lesson and Deklan couldn’t wait to get started.

On the day of his first lesson Deklan was quite nervous but Ryan his instructor made him feel completely relaxed and the lesson was a great mix of training and learning through fun games. At the end of the lesson Deklan ran straight up to me and asked if he could do more training tomorrow and the next day, which was a sure sign he loved it. He has now been training for over 3 years and as much as Arakan is about learning self defense and getting fit I have seen Deklan grow in confidence, co-ordination, self respect and self belief. 

Deklan now jumps at every opportunity to do extra lessons and group training and he totally loves going to school holiday training days and he wears his Arakan uniform with absolute pride.

I can honestly say I have been totally impressed with how Arakan has taught him practical, useable skills in real life environments and we look forward to many more years involvement with the Arakan family.

 
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Mark Sculley



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