Friday, August 2, 2013

After-School Martial Arts Program

After-School Martial Arts Programs to Counter Bullying
written by: Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts

Does your child always come back from school with a sullen face? Does he
or she try to miss school as much as possible, often making lame excuses?
Beware. The reason can be bullying. According to Dan Olweus, the famous
Norwegian educationist, bullying occurs when a person causes "injury or
discomfort" to another one by physical contact or by words. Bullying is one
of the hazardous menaces that corrupt our classrooms today.

Bullying: Realizing Facts and Spotting the Damage

If you think that your child cannot be a victim of bullying, think again.
Many surveys show that kids who behave in a dominant and assertive way in
their homes are actually timid, introvert and vulnerable in their
classrooms. Take a look at these facts:

-It is estimated that out of every four child, at least one is a victim of
bullying
-ChildLine received 31,599 calls during the last year from children
seeking help over bullying, according to a survey conducted by NSPCC
-Tellus4 National Report showed that 18% of the bullied children either
did not dare to talk about it to their parents or didn't want the parents
to know about it 


If you suspect that your child is bullied, here are some easy ways to spot
it.

-Does your child come home with bruises, damaged clothes and lost items?
-Does s/he try to miss school if possible, often complaining of illness?
-Does s/he choose a different route to reach home?
-Do your kid's grades spot a sudden decline?
-Do you think your child is suffering from depression and nightmares?
If the answer to these questions is yes, then it is time for you to confront your child and help him/her out of the situation.
Bullying and Martial Arts: Preventing Bullying through Martial Arts The best thing you can do is to find a solid solution which your child can depend on. Martial art is one such solution. The incredible ways in which martial arts empower kids has been scientifically studied and advised. Martial arts make children more self confident and develop their self-worth. If they are bullied, they realize that something unfair is going on, and they do not hesitate to resist it. They share it with teachers or parents. Martial arts make children less timid and less introvert. They happily start taking part in activities and do not remain an odd-man-out any more. Martial arts make kids physically strong. Other kids start respecting them and they cease to be the target of a bully. Instructing your kid in any martial art can be a suitable way out of the bullying issues that he or she faces.
Fight against Bullying through Bruce McCorry's After-School Martial Arts
The name Bruce McCorry's stands apart when it comes to martial arts teaching. Located at Peabody, MA, Bruce McCorry's is a martial arts organization with international standards. The academy has an experience of over four decades. It is run by world renowned martial arts gurus like Master Bruce McCorry and Master Sandra LaRosa as well as some other extraordinary instructors. The academy offers an inclusive after-school martial arts program which follows a nationwide course named AMP. The academy also offers safe transport from your kid's school to the Bruce McCorry's Academy. Parents who enroll their kids in Bruce McCorry's AMP begin to perceive a notable change in the attitude and the behavior of their kids soon after a few classes. Kids begin to take life seriously. They develop a set goal and aim. They effortlessly learn to counter schoolyard menaces like bullying and peer-pressure. 

For more information, please visit www.brucemccorrys.com
  or call today: (978) 535-7878

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

After-school Martial Arts Program

Why After School Programs are Beneficial for Kids
written by: Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts Academy Peabody, MA
Are you a parent who always keeps an eye on what your child is up to? Or are you the kind of parent who wonders where your child went after school, till the time he or she reaches home late for supper? In both cases, it is important that your child should have a safe place to go to in the after-school hours. A shocking study reveals that around fourteen million students cannot afford safe and reliable after-school programs in the US. They spend their after-school hours without having a specific place to go to. According to a survey named America after 3 PM, 15.3 million students expressed their wish to participate in an after-school program, had it been available in their localities. The fact remains that good after school programs are either not available in the locality, or the available ones are too costly.
Dangers Lurking in After-school Hours When your child hasn't got a trustworthy after-school program, you have to think for a moment that what he or she might be doing in the vulnerable hours between 3 to 6 pm. The time after 3 pm is the most notorious for teen crimes and anti-social behavior. According to an alarming survey conducted by NYVPRC, drug intake is forty-nine percent more in children who don't participate in an after-school course. Children who don't attend an after-school program are thirty-seven percent more likely to end up in unhealthy relationships. The time between 2 to 6 PM reports the most incidents of violence against children. From drugs and alcohol to sex rackets, all kinds of evils await children who are forced to spend their after-school hours wandering.
Benefits of After-school Programs All these happen due to the lack of a proper after-school program. Two aspects define an after-school course: firstly, these programs are a safe shelter for children till their parents can come and collect them. Secondly, they provide the child with the opportunity to learn something useful. The main reasons why parents consider after-school programs beneficial over traditional options are these:
  • After-school programs are cost-effective compared to traditional option
  • After-school programs are more convenient
  • As the child gets something new to learn, they enjoy after-school programs over other options.
Apart from these general benefits, there are some more, worth mentioning.
On one hand, after-school courses acts as a supplement to the academic
progress of the kid. On the other hand, they improve the social skills of
the child and make he or she socially active. Some programs like martial
arts can even improve the physical health and well being of the child.

Bruce McCorry's After-school Martial Arts Program 
Bruce McCorry's Academy of martial arts is the haven of all martial arts
programs. Apart form professional courses in martial arts; the academy also
offers a secure and affordable martial art program for after-school hours
at Peabody, Massachusetts. The course follows AMP, an inclusive beginner's
syllabus in martial arts, designed especially for kids. The program is
inexpensive, and it offers safe transportation from your kid's school to
the academy for a small fee. After a few weeks of training, you get to see
a transformed child as he or she becomes more confident, healthy and
satisfied. Ensure a safe childhood for your kid by choosing Bruce
McCorry's.
For more information, please visit www.brucemccorrys.com