So often, as a martial arts instructor, I get told by my students how Shinka has helped save them from the horrors of schoolyard bullies.
What I feel obligated to point out, is that violence is rarely needed in these stories.
As Shinka targets so many aspects of self development, all it really does is provides the child with confidence and aptitude - from that, respect is forged, and bullies back off.
From the simple ability to not be harmed by an innocent (yet threatening) situation in a schoolyard game, to being able to dodge things effectively, to being stronger, faster, or, in some instances, to being able to defend themselves directly against a physical bully.
I love these stories. I'm going to start recording these stories to have in a sort of "scrapbook".
Sensei Ono, Shinka Martial Arts
What I feel obligated to point out, is that violence is rarely needed in these stories.
As Shinka targets so many aspects of self development, all it really does is provides the child with confidence and aptitude - from that, respect is forged, and bullies back off.
From the simple ability to not be harmed by an innocent (yet threatening) situation in a schoolyard game, to being able to dodge things effectively, to being stronger, faster, or, in some instances, to being able to defend themselves directly against a physical bully.
I love these stories. I'm going to start recording these stories to have in a sort of "scrapbook".
Sensei Ono, Shinka Martial Arts
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