Bully Prevention

No child should become a target. Unfortunately, most children meet bullying in some form at some point. US Kung Fu Center takes bullying seriously and works to protect the young people in our community. Kung fu students learn to stand up for themselves and for others, and to stand firm and proud.

Develop high self-esteem

The physical and emotional effects of bullying are often harmful, far-reaching and long-lasting. Bullying commonly begins by the second grade. It can be physical, verbal or indirect, and it ranges from teasing to spreading rumors to pushing and hitting. It often happens online as well. The self-esteem a child gains through kung fu training helps them stand up to it, and strong friendships help them stay out of situations where they could be bullied.

Building strong leaders

Our instructors help children resist and overcome bullying by building strong young leaders through kung fu. It gravely concerns Yanguang Shifu when any child is victimized, especially by peers. Being bullied can lead a child to avoid school and carry anxiety for years.

We give your child the tools to succeed

We teach your child to walk away calmly without running, to tell a bully clearly to stop and leave them alone, and to use humor to end a situation quickly. Making eye contact and speaking with a strong voice also help. We also teach safe self-defense for the rare times a conflict turns physical.