Self-Defense Expert Fred Degerberg says, "It's not enough to go over options with children. Kids need to be TRAINED in their options." Fred Degerberg uses the 12 Ways to Defeat a Bully system, which is taught in his children's martial arts classes at Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts. The 12 Ways to Defeat a Bully system was developed by Dr. Terrance Webster-Doyle, author of Why is Everybody Always Picking on Me? (Education for Peace Publications)

Alex Jovica, Head Children's Instructor at Degerberg Academy in Chicago said, "I ask kids in my class, what if? What if you got into a situation where someone was picking on you, what would you do? Then the children say what they would do. I don't tell them the answer, I guide them to the answer."

Children can use one or more of these options when confronted by a bully:

1. Making friends.
   Treat the bully as a friend instead of an enemy.
2. Using humor.
   You can turn a threatening situation into a funny one.
3. Using trickery.
   Use your creative imagination to resolve conflict.
4. Walking away.
   Don't get into it - just walk away.
5. Agreeing with the bully.
   Let insults go, without fighting back.
6. Refusing to fight.
   The winner of a fight is the one who avoids it.
7. Standing up to the bully.
   Stick up for yourself! Just say NO! to bullying.
8. Screaming/yelling.
   A powerful shout can end conflict before it starts.
9. Ignoring.
   Be like bamboo - bend like the wind.
10. Using authority.
    Call a proper authority to help you defeat the bully.
11. Reasoning with the bully.
    Use the most powerful tool you have, your brain.
12. Taking a karate stance.
    Be a victor - not a victim! With these options, children have many ways to resolve the situation with a bully.

    Fred Degerberg, owns martial arts schools in Chicago. To learn more about his training systems, visit: http://www.degerbergacademyofmartialarts.com The book Why is Everybody Always Picking on Me? by Dr. Terrance Webster-Doyle is available at your local bookstore or amazon.com.

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