Mansfield, Queensland -- (SBWire) -- 07/02/2015 --Bullying is becoming a growing problem which many kids have to deal with at school.Brisbane Karate school, Focus Martial Arts Centre has recently shared an article investigating how Karate lessons can help kids defend themselves against bullies. Healthy activities and sports such as martial arts training provide good character building tools. Such activities teach children valuable lessons in self-discipline, building strength and leading a healthy lifestyle, and give the children a boost in confidence which may help kids stand up to bullies. Focus Martial Arts offer structured Karate lessons in Brisbane for kids of all ages.

The article states: "Attending a karate lesson can help teach your children to combat the unfair treatment they are facing, identify themselves as strong members of society, and become more resilient to the emotional taunts and insults that can be so difficult to bear with."

Bullying can be of many different types, the article discusses 3 types of bullying and how each type can be differentiated from the other. It can be disturbing for most parents to see the emotional, mental and physical effects of bullying on their children, however the kids karate teacher at Focus Martial Arts Centre believe that it is counterproductive to simply take the children out of the challenging scenario such as bullying. The article suggests that parents can help their kids by building strength and confidence that kids need to stand up against bullies. This will also serve as an important life lesson that will teach a child to toughen up a little and face the problems with full confidence and belief in themselves, this lesson will help them become responsible adult too.

In favor of karate lesson to combat bullying, the article further states: "Sending him or her to kids karate lessons will help your child believe and accept that he or she is more than capable of fending for himself. His practical karate skills will help him defend himself and act as a safety harness in the case that the bullying progresses to the level of a physical assault. Also, being awarded black, red, blue, and yellow belts in our karate classes will further motivate him, change his mindset, and help him to ultimately conquer bullying."

The article shared examples and stories of former and current karate Brisbane students who used the teaching of karate to stand up to bullies in their own lives. To read the complete article please visit: http://www.focusmartialarts.com.au/can_karate_lessons_help_against_bullies/

About Focus Martial Arts
Focus Martial Arts is a Brisbane karate and martial arts school for the whole family. For more information please visit: http://www.FocusMartialArts.com.au

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