Did you know October is Bully Prevention Month??
At Master Roberts World Class Taekwondo, we see this month as an opportunity to talk with and work together to spread the message of STAND UP. This message includes non-confrontational ways to help prevent bullying in our schools and in our community. We can all agree, that we would be so relieved to know our children feel confident and empowered when they walk through the doors of school each and every day!
We believe that with everyone’s help, we can work together to create confident and understanding World Class Leaders that can celebrate their differences and encourage developing meaningful relationships with others.
Looking to surround your child with others and work on these World Class habits each and every day? Come try a free class with us and see for yourself!
Check out the acronym STAND UP below, familiarize yourself with the meaning of each letter and find time to talk to your child about these invaluable tools!
S- Stand
Stand tall and walk with confidence. Keep your eyes up and move with energy and purpose. Bullies look for kids they think will be an easy target. When you are active and alert you are less likely to be picked on in the first place.
T- Tell
Tell a trusted adult if you or others are being bullied. It is always better to ask for help than to allow yourself or someone else to be harmed.
A- Avoid
Avoid places and situations that allow bullies to be with you alone. There is safety in number so stay with a group of friends or in sight of adults.
N- Say NO!
Speak up loud and clear when a bully tries to make you do something that is harmful or wrong. This will pull attention to the situation and let the bully know that you are not afraid to speak up for yourself.
D- Different
Develop friendships. Be kind to others and respect the fact that we are all different in how we look, the way we sound and the things that we like. When you create friendships with a variety of other people you make the world a better place. Don’t be a bully, be a buddy!
U- Understand
Understand that bullies can learn and change over time. They might even become your friend in the future! Oftentimes, bullies act the way they do because others bullied them.
P- Proud
Be proud of who you are and what you can accomplish. You are unique, special and have enormous potential. Continue to do your best at school, in your hobbies, and being helpful to your family and friends. You will go on to accomplish great things!
Stand up and speak out against bullying! We can all take action to create a safe and peaceful community!
Of course the best way to make all of these stick is to train and work to become a World Class Leader everyday with the right mindset. Being a Taekwondo student at Master Roberts World Class Taekwondo is a perfect way to ensure your child is on the right track towards greatness!
We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to choosing a martial arts school and we are honored you chose ours! We can’t wait to welcome you into the family.
-The Master Roberts Team
