Self -Defense Training: Avoid “Perfection Paralysis”

Mar. 9, 2020 by

There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen, Anthem. At its root, perfectionism isn’t really about a deep love of being meticulous. It’s about fear. Fear of making a mistake. Fear of disappointing others. Fear of

What is Relational Bullying?

Oct. 9, 2019 by

Relational. belonging to (e.g. a group or club) or with (kinship) Reputation. What is generally said or believed about a person’s character or standing Sabotage. Deliberate damage, to wilfully destroy In a previous blog, we offered an overview of bullying

7 Tips for Safely Walking to School

Sep. 1, 2019 by

As autumn approaches, families begin preparing for another school year. There are numerous tasks- buying schools supplies, sorting out the logistics of getting back and forth to school, before and after school programs, and much more! One general concern is

What do kids learn in Krav Maga classes?

Feb. 27, 2019 by

Parent’s naturally ask what kids learn during their Krav Maga classes. In many ways, kids’ classes resemble adult classes in that situational awareness is a priority as is prevention, avoidance, and escape. Adults classes include more explicit descriptions of assaults

6 Potential Signs A Child is Being Bullied

Jan. 24, 2019 by

Parents sometimes identify bullying prevention as one of the reasons they enroll their children in self defense classes.  In some cases, bullying is obvious.  Your child or school officials might simply tell you what is happening.  Other times, perhaps due

Bullying: 7 Reasons Why Adults Often Don’t Notice.

Jan. 17, 2019 by

When it comes to child or teen bullying adults are usually the last to know. Even conscientious parents and authorities (teachers, camp leaders, etc…) frequently don’t notice bullying until it is well-established or it is too late. Why does this

Bullying: An Introduction

Dec. 5, 2018 by

Bullying is something all of us have experienced to some degree.  I certainly did as a child, and to some extent as an adult, as did my friends, family, and acquaintances. Defining bullying is a challenging endeavour.  Barbara Coloroso offers