tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post8560379686102015718..comments2023-10-25T03:35:52.205-04:00Comments on Just A Thought: Karate Provides OptionsMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-90829356996957236812012-05-04T12:03:14.631-04:002012-05-04T12:03:14.631-04:00Brett: Thanks for adding to the discussion.
Soc...Brett: Thanks for adding to the discussion. <br /><br />Social media...I think it is a different challenge...immediate and far reaching. When I was a teen, I did not have to worry about social media. My daughter is 13 and I worry. <br /><br />I was backstage during my daughters play last weekend. There were a few parents talking about a bullying problem at the high school. The bullies were using Twitter to make their nasty comments.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-83722172295791719052012-04-30T12:57:57.666-04:002012-04-30T12:57:57.666-04:00Social media? I dunno. There is always the "i...Social media? I dunno. There is always the "ignore/block" feature. Sure other kids will see what the bullies write on their own profiles, but that is much the same as messages scrolled on bathroom stalls. <br /><br />Regardless, kids definitely need a complete skill set to deal with the complexities of social interaction. Sad, though, that so many cling to what they think are simple (meaning draconian and absolute) solutions.The Strongest Karatehttp://www.kyokushinblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-27122601586034321752012-04-27T10:54:31.826-04:002012-04-27T10:54:31.826-04:00Journeyman: Thanks for adding to the discussion! ...Journeyman: Thanks for adding to the discussion! Parental involvement is so important. <br /><br />Last night, a prospective student and parents stopped by to check out a class. The Mom was concerned karate would make their son aggressive. The Dad interjected and told her that karate would teach him the opposite...that there is an appropriate time/place for self-defense. It was a good discusion. I hope they come back next week.<br /><br />The Strongest Karate: Thank you for your comments. I completely agree...life is complicated. One challenge for this generation is dealing with bullying via social media.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-30038804579319857692012-04-16T13:21:03.815-04:002012-04-16T13:21:03.815-04:00Itosu Yasutsune once said something akin to "...Itosu Yasutsune once said something akin to "do, without jutsu, is pointless". However, this is one of those life situations where "do" is perhaps more important than "jutsu" - especially pertaining to children with not yet mature minds.<br /><br />My own experience of bullying was, I'm told, of the old-school type. Started with words and sometimes moved to fists. Sometimes we'd get in trouble, sometimes not. But in the end the bullies stopped. And I believe it is because I proved I was willing to give as good as I got (in words, and in violence). <br /><br />The strange thing is that I'm also told that my experience was different. That bullies are different now. This is, of course, incorrect. After all, was the rationale that "things were different when you were my age", ever accepted when we told that to our parents?<br /><br />Life is complicated and kids need a full "tool box" to handle complex issues like bullying. Sometimes you need "a ratchet set", and sometimes all you need is a "hammer".The Strongest Karatehttp://www.kyokushinblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-30426103706096775462012-04-15T10:14:53.961-04:002012-04-15T10:14:53.961-04:00A Florida Gator sports blog that covers every game...A Florida Gator sports blog that covers every game, roster, exclusive<br />player interviews, and much more. It is your source for Florida Gator<br />news. Come check out the forum and discuss Heisman trophy winner Tim<br />Tebow and the rest of the Gators.florida gator forumhttp://www.gatorsportsnation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-77836469051875716972012-04-13T21:03:45.640-04:002012-04-13T21:03:45.640-04:00This is such an important topic.
I think Karate, ...This is such an important topic.<br /><br />I think Karate, or any decent martial arts schools with responsible teachers can be a huge benefit to bully and target alike. Many schools are starting to incorporate martial arts programs for this very reason. <br /><br />The police community is now starting to provide free instruction to at risk youth. Some think it's teaching bad apples to be better at being rotten, but I've found, in most cases, the opposite is true.<br /><br />Another important part that you touched on is the parents. They don't need to take the classes, but they need to be involved and have a positive attitude about it all. It is very hard to hear about the target who became a bully, but sadly, this speaks more to the influence from the home. You never know, the lessons the youth learned in Karate may lead him back to the right path.<br /><br />Clearly, nasty bullies should have to prove themselves and teachers need to keep a close eye, but the dojo can be a great place to adjust perspective, if the student is willing.<br /><br />This too, demonstrates how important it is to be a good teacher.<br /><br />Great post. Important and insightful.Journeymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00146093025259375890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-36841108816871734702012-04-12T11:17:41.310-04:002012-04-12T11:17:41.310-04:00Thank you! I am glad you liked it.Thank you! I am glad you liked it.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-12888389193632515072012-04-11T18:38:13.445-04:002012-04-11T18:38:13.445-04:00Outstanding Post!Outstanding Post!Charles Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13812618556413423872noreply@blogger.com