DOUVRIS karate Ottawa schools will be offering special, FREE workshops targeted at bully prevention and self-defense for kids:

• Saturday, January 24, 1:00-2:00pm at Kanata/Stittsville dojo
• Saturday, January 31, 1:00-2:30pm at Ottawa Athletic Club dojo
• Sunday, February 1, 1:00-2:30pm at Ottawa South (Bank Street) dojo

Knowledge is a child’s greatest weapon against bullies, and this workshop will arm them with both information and self-defense techniques that will build their confidence and make them more aware of their surroundings.

Students will learn:

• Who bullies are
• Why bullies act like they do
• What bullies do to others
• Smart ways to be a Bully Buster
• Safety exercises and defence techniques

The skills and philosophies taught in this workshop are also found at the core of all DOUVRIS Karate Programs.

Contact us today at (613) 234-5000 to register for one of these workshops.

Feedback About Bully Busters

“My sons (10 and 7 years old) attended the Bully Busters anti-bullying workshop at DOUVRIS and really enjoyed it! The instructors were knowledgeable, and kept it fun and interactive throughout the whole session.The kids remained attentive and participated very active. I know kids are taught about anti-bullying in school; however, I believe that the DOUVRIS staff provided more real-life scenarios and integrated self-defense tools that can prevent and deter bullying.” – Dominic M., parent

“The Bully Busters Workshop at DOUVRIS Bank street was great for my 6 and 8 year old girls. The instructor was engaging and fun but at the same time informative. It was a positive experience for them and I think they are better prepared now in the event they find themselves in this type of situation.” – Amanda D., parent

“My boys are 8 and 6 years old and have had negative experiences on the school ground. I was extremely impressed with the four instructors who led the Bully Busters seminar. When I asked my kids if they enjoyed the seminar they both gave an enthusiastic YES! I asked them what they took away from the session: my 8 year old said that he did not want to be a bully by association and intends on aiding kids who are being excluded while my 6 year old said that he learned how to deal with bullies without using force. What was most effective about the session is that the kids were actively participating in the discussions and in the scenarios.” – Angela M., parent