They're standing up against bullying by learning moves of their own.
They can put themselves in a fighting situation 100 percent without getting hit punched or kicked.
Their method- Jui-Jitsu, a Brazilian form of martial arts more similar to wrestling than karate.
Neah Garza has been practicing for some time now and says she's had to deal with bullying at school- until now.
"Before I used to get picked on and after this i kind of told them to stop and leave me alone and they did," said the 14 year-old high school student.
Even her parents have noticed a difference.
"Within six months she went from being just a regular little girl to being state champion and that by itself gave her confidence," said her mother Lizette Perez.
Teachers at Zombie Brazilian Jui-Juitsu academy don't just teach basic fighting moves- they teach kids how to properly defend themselves.
But its much more than just physical defense- its all about gaining confidence and learning how to set limits.
"A lot of times bullies, its not that they're necessarily tougher than kids its that they have a psychological edge over them," said the academy's owner Jeremy Henderson.
Henderson says is something kids don't normally confess to parents or even teachers.
That's why Jui-Jitsu is an alternative outlet for anyone facing any type of bully.
"We want the child to have the confidence to say 'hey, I want to stand up to you, if you continue then we can escalate it further to you know a parent or a teacher'," said Henderson.
Besides- you wouldn't want to mess with anyone who knock you down in less than three seconds.
No matter what their size.
Representatives at Zombie Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Academy say they plan on holding a special after school program beginning this Sept.
They also plan on holding summer camps for next year.
You can find more information about the program on the academy's website.
They can put themselves in a fighting situation 100 percent without getting hit punched or kicked.
Their method- Jui-Jitsu, a Brazilian form of martial arts more similar to wrestling than karate.
Neah Garza has been practicing for some time now and says she's had to deal with bullying at school- until now.
"Before I used to get picked on and after this i kind of told them to stop and leave me alone and they did," said the 14 year-old high school student.
Even her parents have noticed a difference.
"Within six months she went from being just a regular little girl to being state champion and that by itself gave her confidence," said her mother Lizette Perez.
Teachers at Zombie Brazilian Jui-Juitsu academy don't just teach basic fighting moves- they teach kids how to properly defend themselves.
But its much more than just physical defense- its all about gaining confidence and learning how to set limits.
"A lot of times bullies, its not that they're necessarily tougher than kids its that they have a psychological edge over them," said the academy's owner Jeremy Henderson.
Henderson says is something kids don't normally confess to parents or even teachers.
That's why Jui-Jitsu is an alternative outlet for anyone facing any type of bully.
"We want the child to have the confidence to say 'hey, I want to stand up to you, if you continue then we can escalate it further to you know a parent or a teacher'," said Henderson.
Besides- you wouldn't want to mess with anyone who knock you down in less than three seconds.
No matter what their size.
Representatives at Zombie Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Academy say they plan on holding a special after school program beginning this Sept.
They also plan on holding summer camps for next year.
You can find more information about the program on the academy's website.
Comments
Zombie BJJ The number 1 BJJ and MMA academy in Abilene and the Big Country! OSSSS!!!
Jake H.
June 30, 2012 at 12:26 am
Zombie BJJ The number 1 BJJ and MMA academy in Abilene and the Big Country! OSSSS!!!
Jake H.
June 30, 2012 at 12:26 am
