Austin McDaniel is a 14-year old boy from Indiana who loves video games and electric guitar. He gets good grades, has loving parents, and is kind to others. On one fateful day in September 2012, he had his dignity ripped away by a heartless bully who viscously assaulted him at school in front of his peers. Austin was choked from behind and subsequently knocked unconscious by a barrage of punches to the face...all of which was caught on camera by the school's security surveillance system.
After seeing the footage of the assault, Rener Gracie reached out to the McDaniel family to invite them to come to California so that Austin could rebuild what was taken from him during the attack. They accepted the offer, and in this short documentary you will witness the transformation that took place over a single week of intensive training (20+ hours of instruction) at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in June of 2013.
Before the assault, Austin didn't think it was possible for someone to be kind, courteous, and respectful while ALSO being strong, confident, and assertive. Now he knows otherwise. Learning Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has given him the confidence to take a stand against bullies and the technique to defend himself non-violently should he ever need to.
Every time a child commits suicide as a result of bullying, it could have been avoided. Please help us save lives by sharing this video with parents everywhere.
To learn how you can empower your child from home, or to find a Certified Gracie Bullyproof Training Center near you, visithttp://www.GracieBullyproof.com
EDH Jiu-Jitsu supports every student in the area who is in need of help. As we begin another new school year we want everyone to know that there is nothing worse than a child afraid of going to school. We would like to support the local teachers and administrators in helping build a student body of confidence, safety, and happiness. All students in El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Jackson, Cameron Park, Rancho Cordova, Shingle Springs, Granite Bay, Plymouth, and in general the greater Sacramento area, we would like to help and support your child's well being.
For more information on EDH Jiu-Jitsu visit http://www.edhbjj.com or give us a call 916.595.4064
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