Middle School Teaches Taekwondo And Self-Defense To Combat Bullying

By Tom Knighton

No one believes that bullying is a good thing.

Bullying is predatory behavior, much like violent crime in the adult world. While I’m not saying bullies are going to become violent criminals, there are some similarities that we need to be aware of. Particularly how both target those who appear to be the targets least likely to fight back.

Schools have been desperate to find a way to combat bullying. They’re willing to try almost anything.

However, it seems one school figured something out.

The students lined up in three rows in a classroom.

After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and Lord’s Prayer, it was time to get down to business practicing hammer fists, back fists, one-hand grabs, one-hand chokes and ground kicks.

The techniques are just as important to learn as the lesson on bullying.

For the first six enrichment learning club meetings of this school year, a group of students at Brownstown Central Middle School is immersed in taekwondo and self-defense with Emily Darlage of Shining Spirit Warrior Martial Arts and Self-Defense.

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Through just three sessions, Cunningham said she also has noticed positive changes in the students.

“I’ve had several of these kids in clubs last year and in the classroom also,” she said. …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms