Cyber bullying at 1 in 4 El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fights Back

The more we become connected online and are able to embrace friends and interactions through our phone, laptop, and mobil device, the more we need to think about teaching our kids the guidelines on how to use these devices.

1 in 4 children admit to cyber bullying, and those are just the students who are willing to acknowledge and conscious of the actions. It wouldn't be surprising if more than half of students online haven't taken part in some form of bullying online.

The first step to bully prevention begins with talking to our children about how we communicate, both in person and online. Since most of these are taking place on social networking sites, regardless of the persons presence or not, they needs to be an understanding and training for students to be more aware and mature when using these devices.

El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  is a martial arts school located in El Dorado Hills, CA that reinforces these lessons on the mat. In our curriculum we include thoughts, training, and methods to help address a bully both in person and online. More importantly, we talk to our students about different possibilities, and keep the parents as well as the students up to date on how they can be advocates agains bullying.

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916 595 4064

1 in 4 secondary students 'admits to cyber bullying'

Survey also finds that 1 in 5 primary school pupils has been bullied online

PUBLISHED ON JUL 14, 2014 7:08 AM

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A posed photograph of a victim of cyber-bullying. One in four secondary school students have admitted to bullying their peers online in the past year, according to a poll. -- PHOTO: ST FILE  

BY JANICE TAI

One in four secondary school students admitted that they have bullied their peers online within the past year, a poll has found, while one in three said they have been victims of cyber bullying.

These ranged from spreading rumours or vicious remarks about a person on social networks, to "defacing" a person's picture and then circulating it online.

One in five primary school children, too, reported being "cyber bullied".

The survey of 3,000 secondary school students and 1,900 primary pupils was done by Touch Cyber Wellness, the main agency that runs online safety talks in schools here.

 BACKGROUND STORY

New app offers safety tips

PARENTS who want to find out more about what their children get up to in cyberspace can now do so while on the move.

SingTel and Touch Cyber Wellness launched Singapore's first cyber-wellness mobile app - dubbed notAnoobie - last week.

In popular lingo, the term "noobie" refers to a novice.

The free app aims to be a one-stop information source to help parents better understand and protect their children from online risks.

Parents can be kept in the loop about the latest cybertrends in six key areas via the app: gaming, social media, cyber bullying, inappropriate online content, mobile technology and online privacy.

In each section, there are resources such as game reviews and real-life stories of young people who had to grapple with online bullying or online scams and pornography.

"Many parents have told us that they are often clueless about their children's online activities. Yet, they are and should be the first line of defence when their children run into problems," said Mr Eugene Seow, executive director of Touch Community Services.

The app is available for download on the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores.

JANICE TAI

 

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Martial Arts Schedule for Fall at El Dorado Hills Jiu-Jitsu

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Here is a description of the classes we will be offering for the fall at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you have any questions about the classes please let us know. Our phone number is 916.505.4064 our email address is edhbjj@gmail.com

Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu: 
     The fundamental Jiujitsu class high lighted in green is a martial arts class for teens and adults. Our fundamental jiujitsu class will include a warm up to increase flexibility, strength, and drill movements associated with the development of jiujitsu. The technical instruction is based on fundamental positions seen in competitions.

Open Roll: 
     Open roll is an opportunity to train without the constraints of an instructor. Students are encouraged to drill, stretch, and roll during these times. It is a student-led training session. As a beginner this might be a very difficult class to take part in. Ask a colored belt what you should be doing, they will direct you and might even give you a free lesson on different positions. 

Kids Jiu-jitsu: 

     Kids jiujitsu is for ages 5-11. In this class fundamental curriculum is taught for different skill levels. Yellow belts in the class are assistant coaches to the coaches and help the younger, less experienced students learn. The yellow belts help by being leaders in the class, by working one on one with the students and assisting the coach whenever necessary. Kids with more than 6 months of experience are welcome to join the advanced class every Friday. You must have the instructors approval before enrolling in this class. 

Self Defense & Jiu-Jitsu for Women:

     Jiu-Jitsu for women is a class that takes place only once a week, therefore it is very important that you are present in this class if this is the only class you are enrolled in. The class incorporates positions of awareness for self-defense as a part of the warm up. All levels and interests are welcome to take part in this ladies only class. Although women are not limited in joining the other classes, this is a special time for them to train only with other women. 

Wrestling Match Hour: 

     Match hour is a unique opportunity for local wrestlers with some wrestling experience to wrestle with wrestlers who used to wrestle in college. All wrestlers, coaches, and wrestling enthusiasts are welcome to join this once a week class to wrestle, drill, and have fun on the mat. 

Community Jiu-Jitsu: 

     The community jiujitsu class is a free class for members of the el dorado hills, folsom, cameron park, rancho cordova, shingle springs, and in general the greater Sacramento area. This free class is for those going through financial hardships, single parents, poor college students, who just can't afford to do jiujtsu. We will be collecting donations for those who would like to make donations and use the money collected from the class to give to a local charity, help a student travel to a tournament, or make improvements to the facility. This is a class for ages 10 and up. 

Family Fun Jiu-Jitsu: 

     Family jiujitsu class is for parents to share time on the mat with their sons or daughters no matter how old or young. The experimental class will give people an opportunity to "hang out" while "working out" on the mat. All members are encouraged to bring their little ones on the mat and simply have fun! 

EDH JiuJitsu 

916.595.4064