BULLYING
StopBullying.com defines bullying as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. It can even taken place over the internet with what is commonly called cyber-bullying. There are many roles that kids can play. Kids can bully others, they can be bullied, or they may witness bullying. When kids are involved in bullying, they often play more than one role. It is important to understand the multiple roles kids play in order to effectively prevent and respond to bullying.
It appears that bullying in Hutchinson’s USD 308 is starting to be taken seriously. I shared my concerns about bullying a few years ago with Dr. Kiblinger. She stated that Discipline was progressive, thus penalties may not be "the same" if the history of prior offenses is not similar. She also told me that USD 308 had investigative procedures. I believe that it is important for our American Karate parents to get on board with recent events involving bullying within USD 308. We are a self defense school but that does not mean that our kids will not be subject to some kind of punishment. I believe that their investigative procedures should be clear and discipline should be established fairly on a case by case basis. Our students should not have to share the same penalties as the bully.
American Karate & Martial Science Use of Force
Four Levels of Self Defense
- TALK= Please leave me alone. I don’t want to fight.
- WALK=Walk away from the confrontation still repeating that they want to be left alone.
- RUN=If possible run away from the conflict.
- DEFEND YOURSELF=Using enough force to stop the aggression and allow you to walk or run away.
- TALK= Please leave me alone. I don’t want to fight. Tell a teacher and a parent who in turns calls the school with additional information including that their child is taking martial arts for self-defense.
- TALK= Please leave me alone. I don’t want to fight. Tell a teacher and a parent who in turns calls the school and possibly the District with additional information including a reminder that their child is taking martial arts for self-defense.
- DEFEND YOURSELF=Using enough force to stop the aggression and allow you to walk or run away. Tell a teacher and a parent who in turns calls the school and possibly the District with additional information including a reminder that their child is taking martial arts for self-defense.
Chief Instructor, AKMS
AMERICAN KARATE & FITNESS Is An ATTITUDE
If you missed your goal on your “after the holidays” weight loss get a jump start now. Classes are Monday through Thursday. We are still looking for an Aerobics Instructor that has experience in multiple programs including step, conventional, kettle bell, and other aerobic exercise. The more versatile the skill set the better. If you know someone who is upbeat, high energy and interested in joining our team have them contact Tommy at 620-665-3800 or email americankarate1@prodigy.net for more information.
Monday and Wednesday…..….…6:30pm - 7:15pm
Tuesday and Thursday…………...4:15pm - 5:00pm
CLASS FEES
MONTHLY RATE $40.00
FAMILY RATE(X2) $67.00
AKMS PUNCH CARD $45.00
UNIVERSAL PUNCH CARD $45.00
DAILY WALK-IN $5.00
MARCH MADNESS
March Madness comes to American Karate & Martial Science. During the month of March all new enrollments get to pick their monthly tuition for the first three months of their contract. Single plans can roll the dice for up to $65.00 per month. There will also be special rates for Family plans. What a great way to start your martial arts journey at a very cheap monthly rate! Tell your friends to come check us out during the month of March.
CRIME VICTIM’S AWARENESS WEEK
April 19-25, 2015
Each April the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year, NCVRW will be observed April 19-25, 2015. We will offer our free workshop for Women’s Self Defense on Saturday, April 25th. The class is open for ladies ages 13-over. Spread the word and save the date.
STATE GAMES OF AMERICA
August 2015
The National Congress of State Games has awarded hosting rights for the 2015 State Games of America to Lincoln, Nebraska. The biennial multi-sport festival will take place July 28–August 2, 2015 and will draw an estimated 20,000 athletes, 5,000 volunteers and 22,000+ spectators. All gold, silver and bronze medalists from National Congress of State Games Member State programs (Winter and Summer) in 2013, 2014 and prior to July 1 of 2015 are eligible to compete in SGA 2015. If you are interested in attending the State Games of America let Mr. Williams know.
