Bullying can be verbal, physical, or via the Internet. It can severely affect an individual’s self-image, social interactions, and school performance which often leads to insecurity, lack of self-esteem, and depression in adulthood. School dropout rates and absences among victims of bullying are much higher than among other students. Studies have shown that children who have been identified as a bully by age eight are six times more likely to have a criminal conviction by age 24. Children who are bullies may continue to be bullies as adults, and are more prone to becoming child and spouse abusers.
Martial arts can help kids who are being bullied. Bullies thrive on attacking people that they view as weak. Youth who are bullied often have low confidence levels, inability to concentrate on school work, lack of focus and high stress levels which make them look even weaker. One of the biggest misconceptions about enrolling children and teenagers in martial arts is that the kids become aggressive and, therefore, are likely to bully others. The fact is that martial arts do just the opposite. Bullies often have sense of superiority over others and their environments and lack impulse control. Often time, bullies don't know how to manage their anger so they take it out on people they deem weaker than themselves. Many times, bullies are being, or have been, bullied at some point in their lives as well. Martial arts can assist in solving these problems.
PROMOTIONS
October 12, 2012
Lucas Garcia-Lil' Dragon Gold Stripe
Alex Johnson-Gold Belt
Aaron Armbrust-Jr. Green Belt
Dawson Deetz-Jr. Green Belt
Dakota Douglas-Jr. Green Belt
Shayla Johnson-Purple Belt
Nolan Clark-Jr. Brown Belt
H. JAMES YOUNG TO RETURN FOR A VISIT
Instructor H. James Young will return to AKMS for a visit November 13th-17th. Mr. Young is from Denton, Maryland. He has been in the Martial Arts for over 35 years. His background has gone beyond the training mentioned above, which includes styles in Jujitsu, Kenpo, Kung Fu, Gung Fu, Judo, Jeet Kun Do, Aikido, and Hapkido. Also, some of the weapons he has had training with are nunchuckus, baton, long staff, samurai sword, and Sais.
He is trained to use almost anything as a weapon from a rolled up newspaper or magazine, to chopsticks, or a fountain pen case to a man’s pant belt to use in self defense. He has trained with notable Martial Arts' professionals like Grand Master Charles A. Dixon (SIMAA), Master Freddie "Teach" Giddens (TUMAA), Darrel "Golden Boy" Tyler, Master Ivory Irvin (MIHOD), Master Thomas Williams (AKMS), Allan Banks, and countless other martial artist within this time frame
CAPOEIRA MASTER TO VISIT AKMS
Under the direction of Mestre Galo (Greg Flickinger), who is one of few non-Brazilian capoeira mestres (masters) in the world – Canto do Galo (“The Rooster’s Crow”) has been sharing the rich traditions of Capoeira throughout the Front Range since the mid-90′s. Mestre Galo is a world-renowned capoeira pioneer based out of Denver/Boulder, Colorado. The Mestre will be at AKMS on Saturday, November 17th from 10:00 am to noon sharing his art with the Adult Class. Master Flickinger is the cousin of master level AKMS black belt, Jean Gaeddert.
Capoeira took its shape in the bubbling cauldron of Brazil. Its roots trace from the African peoples enslaved there dating from the early 1500’s. As a dynamic expression of Afro-Brazilian culture, its own evolution is testimony to the creative adaptability and will to survive of its people and culture. Still evolving, Capoeira has been spreading worldwide in recent decades. It provides a rare modern format to bring together our best human resources: music, vigorous physical interaction, playfulness, community structure, and creativity…….to develop problem-solving capabilities, confidence, and respectfulness in the ‘un-balance-ing’ conditions we are often in.
TOURNAMENTS
SAM PRICE
ALL STAR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, November 17th
National Guard Armory 11th and Severence
Hutchinson, Kansas
CONTACT: Sam or Jessica Price 620-669-9051
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOPPING
Now is the time for Holiday Gift Shopping at the school through Century Martial Art Supply. The Holiday Gift Catalogs are out and you can place orders at anytime. There are specials on training bag and sparring gear bundles. I just want to remind you that special gift and novelty items go fast. Do not wait until the last minute! See Mr. or Mrs. Williams about placing orders today for Christmas!
If you or your employer would like to make a donation to the school to help purchase equipment or help a disadvantaged youth take martial arts lessons please fill out this form or pick one up at the school.
