Hello this is Grandmaster Lee and for this blog we are going to talk about the first thing to know on how to become bully proof. In Martial Arts we teach self control and having self control is the first step to being in control with others and verbal abuse. When things are hostal and uncomfortable, you need to always stay in control. Firing back in an emotional state is the last thing you want to do. It will only make things worse. In Martial Arts staying calm in hostile situations is called Mushin. Mushin is a tough thing to develop and learn but very important for verbal abuse. It must be practiced regualarly. The next step is Anger Guard. Anger Guard is a better understanding of ourselves to know what makes us upset or sad. The path to strength is being able to recognize our weakness and to identify them. If you your child is getting bullied, sit down with them and ask what makes them upset. When they know their weakness it will give them a better chance to be in control. The biggest problem for many is not standing up for themselves when situations require it. In the next blog we will move forward to the next phase, Word Blocks.
