BullyProof Your Child - Certification Training for Parents, Teachers and Youth Leaders in Phoenix AZ

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BullyProof Your Child - Certification Training for Parents, Teachers and Youth Leaders

Bodyguard trainer says the reason reports of bullying on the rise is because adults are encouraging victim culture and creating soft target kids.

Following the flood of media reports on bullying, cyber bullying related teen suicide, some parents and teachers are taking steps to prepare children for the hazards they face in school, camp and life.

In addition to fire safety, internet safety, how to swim, the 911 emergency system, parents are adding sexual abuse prevention, self defense from depression, obesity, diabetes and BULLYING.

They are doing this with a unique program developed by safety specialist and bodyguard trainer John Nottingham.

John Nottingham has been on the front lines of bullying prevention for nearly thirty years teaching children, men and women how to handle bullying effectively.  He uses a method developed from strategies he teaches to bodyguards to spot potential problems in advance, redirect behavior with words, and change the context of a would be bullying situation.

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John Nottingham Discuss the USA Martial Arts Anti-Bully Program on the 
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BULLYING FACTS:

• Bullying is the most common form of violence in American society according to the National Association of School Psychologists.
• Bullying affects 15 to 30 percent of students as either bullying child or the targets of bullying
• Studies have shown that adults who were bullied as children have a much higher level of depression and lower self-esteem than those who were not.

The facts show that over 85% of bullying goes unreported. 

Nottingham's BullyProof Vest strives to offer the most practical and effective bullying prevention program available. 

Learn more about bullying, how to prevent or resolve it, and more about the Bullying Prevention Initiative International organization or the Arizona chapter Arizona Bullying Prevention Initiative.

Protect your children with bullying prevention skills and strategies by contacting USA Martial Arts Phoenix and a certified bully prevention specialist to inquire about upcoming seminars based on the Bullying Prevention Initiative International programs.

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Does Your Child Imagine He is a Ninja, Karate Kid, Ninja Turtle, or Kung Fu Panda?

Does Your Child Pretend to be Kung Fu Panda, a Ninja Turtle or Super Hero?

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Karate Kids Taekwondo Classes Phoenix

Our mission at USA Martial Arts & Kickboxing Phoenix Children's Self Defense is to equip your child with UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, CHARACTER and MAKE IT FUN!

We give our Karate Kids the tools to succeed in school and daily life.  How powerful would that be for your son or daughter?

USA Martial Arts & Kickboxing Phoenix

Taekwondo + Karate + Jiu-jitsu + Kung Fu + Self Defense + Life Skills = Mixed Martial Arts for Self Defense & Character Development FUN!

USA Martial Arts award-winning children's taekwondo classes are designed to bring our your child's best.  Our curriculum goes far beyond the kick, punch, block and throw into skills like:

Bye Bye Bullying

• Verbal Judo to de-escalate bullying situations
• Social skills to avoid being picked on and bullied
• Health self defense for good habits
• Manners Matter education for behavior
• Positive friendships in a high energy environment

Phoenix Karate Kid Classes

Our Karate Kid Classes combine the best of Taekwondo for fun kicking and an awesome attitude, Karate for philosophy and self discipline and jiu-jitsu for effective self defense.  

The Facts About Taekwondo, Karate, Kung Fu

The fact is that style really isn't as important as the quality of the teacher and the powerful influence they can have on a student.  Our instructors are active martial artists who lead by example as role models.  Of course they are internationally accredited and vetted, but more importantly, USA Martial Arts Instructors bring out your child's best, not just in martial arts, but in every aspect of life.  

At USA Martial Arts, this is not by accident, the life skills are developed by design.  From rewarding stripes, patches and lessons in each class, students are taught how to lead, demonstrate confidence, contribute, work as a team, and break through fears and limitations.  

Nothing Builds Confidence Like a Black Belt!

Taekwondo Children's classes are designed to teach kids how to believe in themselves so they have peace of mind, less stress, and a happier life.  They learn to solve problems, accept new challenges and much more.

• The shy child will learn to come out of his or her shell
• The high energy child will have a positive outlet for all that energy

• USA Martial Arts Jiujitsu Karate Kung Fu andTaekwondo classes, Bullying Prevention Self Defense and Confidence Camps are Educational, Fun and Rewarding.

• Our martial arts school is a safe, clean, positive and encouraging environment. (Parents often tell us that is why they choose our school over others.)

• INSTRUCTORS – Click here to learn more about our outstanding staff.

• CHILDREN PROGRAMS – Our martial arts classes for children are a great way for kids ages 4 and up to stay healthy, fit and learn the skills and lessons they need to succeed in school, home and life. With convenient class times and scheduling choices, we are sure to have the perfect martial arts class for you.

• Cross training for other sports such as baseball, soccer, basketball and more. (But nobody sits on the bench in our program!) Plus kids stay in shape all year round because Martial Arts is a way of life and doesn’t have a season.  

* Our instructors have background checks, first-aid, AED and fitness instructor certification.

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"Karate is the best thing you can do for your child." -Chuck Norris

Here are the USA Martial Arts Phoenixour tenets recited as the principles of Black Belt at the beginning of each class.
“As a dedicated student of the martial arts, I will live my life by the principles of Black Belt.
o Modesty
o Courtesy
o Integrity
o Perseverance
o Self Control
o Indomitable Spirit

How Does USA Martial Arts & Kickboxing Phoenix offer so much?  Simple, an amazingly well educated staff and experienced and unique Master Instructor owner with a rare passion for martial arts.

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Choosing the right martial arts school for your kids can be a confusing experience. There are a lot of good Taekwondo, Kung Fu and Karate schools out there and even more bad ones. Choosing the right school for your child is important. Choosing the wrong school can leave a bad impression or even be unsafe.

Send email to info@usa-martialarts.com or go here to get your Guide to Choosing the Right Martial Arts School for You.

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John Nottingham of USA Martial Arts & Nottingham Sword & Shield Security Trainers has over 25 years of experience in the martial arts and security fields.  He is the founder of the USA Martial Arts chain in the metro Phoenix area for 20 years and believes that the highest purpose of a martial arts education is to prepare students for citizenship. He and his team teach their Phoenix martial arts students to manifest the martial arts philosophy into their daily lives. That is howUSA Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do has become the highest-rated karate school in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley areas. USA Martial Arts is also one of Google's Favorite Places. At USA Martial Arts the training doesn't stop on the mat; it transcends the mat! If you are looking for Karate Training, Phoenix Taekwondo classes, Arizona Self Defense in Phoenix, Paradise Valley or Scottsdale, visit USA Martial Arts at 4731 E. Greenway Rd., Suite #9 Phoenix, AZ, 85032 located at the SW Corner of Tatum & Greenway Phone: 602-896-USA1 (8721) http://USA-MartialArts.com Email: info@usa-martialarts.com

Phoenix Best Summer Camps for Kids Teaches Bullying Prevention

Few circumstances are more frustrating for parents and family than when their child is the target of bullying.

More and more Phoenix parents are preparing their children for back to school over the summer with a unique kids summer camp in Arizona.  USA Martial Arts Summer Camp teaches John Nottingham's BULLY-PROOF VEST - How To Handle Bullying Like a Bodyguard.  It's a proven method for handling bullying like a bodyguard for nearly 30 years. 

·         VERBAL JUDO to redirect negative behavior with words

·         How to handle fear & remain cool and calm

·         How to resolve conflicts peacefully & ID the real problem

·         Self esteem to know you're worth protecting

·         Realistic drills to defend yourself & be resourceful

This bullying prevention program for children teaches that physical intervention (self defense) is a last resort.  Self defense is an essential skill set that every child must have because the lessons go far beyond bullying.  Children learn how to set appropriate boundaries, when to speak up, how to assert themselves while still being respectful.  Children learn compassion along with how not to look like a victim.

What kinds of bullying is taking place?

• Verbal bullying & intimidation
• Indirect bullying such as emotional bullying through manipulation
• Internet bullying on social media aka cyberbullying
• Physical bullying including hitting, punching, pinching, pushing, tripping and more
• Individual bullying & group bullying

What can you do as a parent?  

Make sure your child has earned his BULLYPROOF VEST.  They will not only improve his or her self-esteem and confidence but will know how to stand up for others in the smart way.

What else do they learn at USA Martial Arts Best Kids Summer Camp?

• Fire Safety
• Abduction Prevention Stranger Safety
• Healthy Friendships
• Fitness Fun

The best part is that the training is made fun.  Kids laugh and play as they learn these tools and techniques that they can begin using immediately.

Get enrolled today to reserve your space.

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Dealing with bullies in school, on the playground and cyber bullying

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Dealing with bullies in school, on the playground and cyber bullying the smart way
Verbal Judo Tongue Fu!  Peace Education The Bodyguard Way
Redirecting Behavior With Words - Wage Peace
by John Nottingham The Arizona Bullying Prevention Initiative and Phoenix BullyProof Project Bullying Prevention Initiative International USA Martial Arts & Kickboxing Phoenix

Here are new bullying comeback lines you can use to handle a bullying situation.

• Deadpan Bullying Comeback: "Why do you waste your time saying that stuff to me?"
• Deadpan Bullying Comeback: "I'm not sure why you keep saying these things to me, but it really doesn't matter."
• Deadpan Bullying Comeback: "Okay. Finished?"
• Deadpan Bullying Comeback: "That's funny, but now I'm bored."
• Deadpan Bullying Comeback: "Those things are ridiculous, but whatever."
• Deadpan Bullying Comeback: "Here we go again, tell me when you are done."
• Deadpan Bullying Comeback: "I don't do this to you. You should really think about what kind of person you are acting like."

Remember that it's not just what you say but HOW you say it. Your body language, tone and delivery are key to making these work.

Be Water When They Are Fire.  It's really hard to continue to be mean to someone when they are strong enough to stay nice.  Eventually, most people will learn to respect you and become your friend.  Only in rare cases do people continue after you have shown that you will not get angry or allow yourself to react in an exaggerated manner.  Be kind, compassionate and loving and you will be surprised at how others will treat you.  At first, it usually gets worse, but then it gets better as they learn how to treat you.  Many times, you will have earned their respect and become friends.

Who is mighty? One who has self control and can make friends from enemies.

Cyber bullying, also known as electronic bullying or online social cruelty, is defined as bullying through a variety of mediums including:

• email
• IM - instant messaging
• Chat rooms
• Websites
• Gaming sites
• Text messages through cell-phones
• Pictures and videos
• Whatever new technology is adopted by this demographic

 Solutions:

• Inform them to stop
• Turn it off
• Create new screen name and identity
• Document and keep records of everything
• Report it if necessary
• Don't respond [starved response]
• Give them options to be friendly or documented

 Wage Peace!

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New Bullying Prevention Organization Offers Scholarships to Anti-Bullying Academy

New Bullying Prevention Organization Offers Scholarships to Anti-Bullying Academy and Teaches Kids How to Be Their Own Bullying Bodyguard

BULLY Movie Raises Awareness and Prompts Parents To Seek Training for Kids
With the launch of the new movie BULLY, some parents are seeking expert advice on how to train their children how to properly handle bullying.  A new organization called the Bullying Prevention Initiative International is opening up new chapters of Bullying Prevention training programs including one here in Phoenix Arizona.

Founder John Nottingham knows what it's like to be bullied and that's why he created this organization and network.  His goal is to train teachers, parents and children to effectively handle bullying in the most peaceful and practical way.

His Phoenix Martial Arts school is spearheading the program with sponsorship from his Security and Bodyguard Agency.
"We're offering free BullyProofing workshops to children who are being bullied.  Additionally, we have a growing network of affiliate training centers, mostly martial arts schools, who are teaching our specialized curriculum.  It includes verbal judo, conflict resolution skills, confidence building and physical, online and mental bullying prevention.", said Bullying Specialist John Nottingham

Nottingham's BullyProof Vest program offers a much different approach to the standard school-wide Anti-Bully programs you may see in schools.  He says he created the organization because children were falling through the cracks with those failed programs.  Having successfully taught men, women, boys and girls how to successfully deal with bullying over the past 26 years, he felt compelled to take action.

For information on free bullying prevention training or a BullyProof Vest Academy near you contact info@usa-martialarts or visit facebook.

Bully Self Defense The Proven, Peaceful, Practical & Powerful Way

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Bullying In Arizona and America

Arizona has adopted one of the more expensive and ineffective bullying prevention programs.  On a regular basis we see children who have fallen through the cracks and need help with bullying.  "Their parents are desperate to get them help that provides practical solutions to real life bullying problems."  When your childs school anti-bullying program has failed, where can you turn?  Now you can have answers from professional protectors, not impotent, fearful professional pencil pushers.

Bullying has become a prevalent problem in American Society and a hot topic in Arizona.  

Bullying is a widespread and serious problem that can happen anywhere. It is not a phase children have to go through, it is not "just messing around", and it is not something to grow out of. Bullying can cause serious and lasting harm.

The three conditions need to exist to be categorized as bullying behavior:

• Imbalance of Power: people who bully use their power to control or harm and the people being bullied may have a hard time defending themselves
• Intent to Cause Harm: actions done by accident are not bullying; the person bullying has a goal to cause harm [This has since been called into question as a defining criteria.]
• Repetition: incidents of bullying happen to the same the person over and over by the same person or group

Bullying Fact: Bullying is the #1 reason for absenteeism in schools.

What Are The Types of Bullying?

• Physical: kicking, pinching, punching, slapping, poking, hitting, pinning, pulling, tripping, shoving 
• Verbal: harassment, name-calling, teasing, taunting, insulting, mocking
• Social: spreading rumors, leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships 
• Cyberbullying: using the Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm others

Founder Was Target of Bullying

Founder, John Nottingham was the target of bullying and understands the pain, anguish, and trauma bullying can cause.  That is why John is so passionate about this subject.  

Feeling bullied and powerless was one of the primary reasons John Nottingham joined martial arts.  

If you feel powerless, trapped and frustrated as the target of bullying in school, at home, in the street, and on the playground then you have found an ally in John Nottingham.

Once John started training with martial arts, the bullying stopped almost instantly.  Once you know how to protect yourself and have these Bully Proofing skills, it makes a difference.  You carry yourself differently, address people differently and see problems in a whole new way.  

The empathy, compassion from remembering the feeling of helplessness is what makes our instructors so motivated to help children like us who experienced bullying.

Teaching Control - Not Violence

Some bullying prevention methods encourage violence, that is being a bigger bully and teaching them a lesson.  They forget that this often makes things worse and can escalate a situation to very dangerous levels of force.  Some other martial arts systems teach higher violence against violence which can get children into serious trouble, including with the law. 

"Our techniques are derived from teaching bouncers, law enforcement and bodyguards how to intercept violence before it begins and neutralize it in the most peaceful way possible.  Just as we do for law enforcement, we reverse engineer bullying attack scenarios children face and make them age appropriate.  We use strategy, leverage, distraction and mechanics to resolve bullying attacks. They are simple, proven and step by step bully violence neutralization techniques, concepts and principles that de-escalate a self defense situation."

Bully Defense The Wrong Way

Many martial arts (and hand to hand combat systems) teach a child to react with striking such as punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. These are problematic with school policies, not camera friendly, and can cause serious damage to another child.  In our oppinion, the punitive and percussive methods also may have a higher likelihood of escalating violence, retaliation or revenge attacks. 

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Bully Defense The Right and Responsible Way

The Bully Proof Vest Self Defense program starts by teaching children how to recognize danger and avoid it.  Then they learn to verbally defuse potentially violent situations, to stop an attack or fight before it starts. However, if attacked, our students know force specific restraining self defense techniques that are defensive, use no striking, and can non-violently neutralize a bully attack. 

Fighting Fire With Water Peaceful Bully Solutions

The confidence provided by the Bully Self Defense program teaches our students, as the John Nottingham says, “to fight fire, be water and extinguish the flames.”

What Makes Our Bullying Solutions Approach Unique?

• Peaceful approach where physical intervention (self defense) is the last resort
• Based on Proven Bodyguard Tactics
• Builds The Individual's Confidence and Inner Strength
• Encourages Empathy, Kindness and Courage
• Force Appropriate So Children Don't Go Overboard (It protects both children)
• Proven practical for over 25 years - research and evidence based
• Fun teaching method that is age appropriate
• Continually updated and improved

Get started today and ARM your child with self confidence and inner strength to life a life of happiness and peace of mind.  

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Phoenix Bodyguard and Martial Arts Master Teaches Free Childrens Anti-abduction Self Defense Workshop

Reports of Abductions in The News Has Parents Looking for Children's Self Defense and Abduction Prevention Training

Free Kidnapping Prevention Event

On the heels of recent medial reports of child abductions, kidnappings, bullying, cyber-bullying related teen suicide, and abuse, some parents are taking steps to prepare their children for the dangers they face in school and life.   

How to be alone in a store or home, how to cross a street, the 911 emergency and fire safety systems, how to swim, parents are now adding sexual abuse prevention, self-defense from depression, obesity, diabetes, bullying and ABDUCTION PREVENTION.

They are doing this through an internationally respected specialist in personal security and self defense, John Nottingham of USA Martial Arts Phoenix.  

We use an empowerment model for teaching that makes learning fun.  Children role play and practice using the tools and parents learn how to reinforce them in a way that doesn't scare them." - John Nottingham

Teaching Children Without Scaring Them  

This Saturday USA Martial Arts & Kickboxing Phoenix in cooperation with Nottingham Sword & Shield Security Bodyguards are offering a free child safety workshop at their Tatum & Greenway Phoenix USA Martial Arts school in Arizona. 

Learn From a Security & Self Defense Specialist

The course will be taught by John Nottingham and PI, Bodyguard, and Martial Arts Master who teaches military and law enforcement through his martial arts schools and security bodyguard agency. 

Preventing Abduction and Kidnapping

They will be covering the basics of how to recognize dangerous behaviors, how abductors operate, steps to safety and escape school options. In addition, each attendee will receive a free report and guide on preventing abductions for children’s self-defense and a parents guide to teaching your child about personal safety. 

Children's Self Defense Escape School

The abduction prevention escape school basics event is 12pm Saturday February 11, 2012 at USA Martial Arts & Kickboxing Phoenix / Nottingham Sword & Shield Security Bodyguards HQ at Tatum & Greenway Roads in Phoenix AZ. It is free to the public and fully sponsored.  If you are out of state or cannot attend, simply send a request for your free guide to info@usa-martialarts.com. You must register by email info@usa-martialarts.com. It is open to all ages.

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Read Abduction Prevention Lessons article on Little Girl Fights off Abductor at Georgia Walmart.

About John Nottingham
JOHN NOTTINGHAM, PI, EPS – Since 1989 John Nottingham has trained law enforcement, military, men, women and children various forms of self-protection. John discovered for every tragic abduction, there are people who escaped. Bodyguard and Martial Arts Master John Nottingham set began a quest to learn what specific thoughts and actions helped each adult and child escape from their kidnappers. GOOD MORNING ARIZONA invited John on their show to share his unique approach to personal safety, security, self defense and conflict avoidance. An Eagle Scout, Army Airborne Veteran, and Martial Arts Masters, from bullying prevention to abduction options and learning to be your own bodyguard, John is an internationally respected specialist.

Listen to John Nottingham Discuss the USA Martial Arts Anti-Bully Program on the
Outreach Today Radio Show

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Nottingham Sword & Shield Security Bodyguards

USA Martial Arts & Kickboxing Phoenix AZ

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Arizona Bullying Prevention Initiative The Phoenix Bullying Prevention Project

FREE Bullying Prevention Event in Phoenix AZ

Bullies to Buddies Message at Free Bullying Prevention Event

Friendship Beats Bullying Message at Free Bullying Prevention Workshop in Phoenix
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BULLYING FACTS:
o Bullying is the most common form of violence in American society according to the National Association of School Psychologists.
o Bullying affects 15 to 30 percent of students as either bullying child or the targets of bullying
o Studies have shown that adults who were bullied as children have a much higher level of depression and lower self-esteem than those who were not.

FREE - Kids Safety

Bully Prevention Seminar

Sat. January 21st - 12:30 to 1:15pm

Please register at info@usa-martialarts.com

Master John D. Nottingham, PI, EPS

6th Dan Founder of Arizona Bullying Prevention Initiative

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FREE - Kid Safety - Bully Prevention Seminar Sat. January 21st - 12:30 to 1:15pm

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Halloween Trick or Treat - Be Wise, Worry Less

Our friends at Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International has launched a One Million Safer Kids Campaign. Violence Against Young People — All Kinds and Too Much

The organization specializes in building awareness through education and interactive training.

After 22 years of providing safety education through Kidpower, we’ve seen again and again how a few simple skills can stop most attempts of bullying, abuse, kidnapping, and other violence. Violence Against Young People — All Kinds and Too Much

The organization has also issued an article for Halloween and keeping your kids safe.

Stay Aware: The Halloween “Trick” what will “Treat” you and your family to safety all year long

In the article they share some important safety tips that include avoiding the "illusion of safety". These are important lessons that we at USA Martial Arts Phoenix teach and advocate.

Safety does not take a holiday. Don’t let the relaxed atmosphere and distractions of holiday activities fool you into getting trapped by the Illusion of Safety. Stay aware of where your children are, whom they are with, and what they are doing.

We also want to remind you that this is a great teachable time for you and your children. All life is risk. While we must be vigilant at times like Halloween and trick or treating, we must remember that children are at greater risk from harm from people they know. It is those we refuse to suspect that are usually the ones we need most to suspect.

During this Halloween holiday with trick or treating, parents have the opportunity to help your child develop great safety skills by learning to trust their natural survival instincts, their intuition and make better choices. Remember that privacy and control are the setting for abuse. We recommend that you take them out trick-or-treating and show them how to build strong safety habits. Teach them how to talk to people, introduce themselves, recognize potentially dangerous situations, access help, get attention, and build confidence.

Teach Your Child Stranger Danger? Think Again.

Rather than instill in children a fear of strangers or ad worry to their lives, instead, teach them how to engage and assess people they meet. Instead of "don't talk to strangers", teach them how to talk to strangers and trust their safety habits and "Gift of Fear". These lessons can serve them for the rest of their lives. Then your child can live without worry, anxiety and can have confidence and power.

Take this time to build a relationship and open dialog where your child knows they can talk to you about safety subjects such as bullying, inapropriate touching, abductions, cyber crimes and the dangers that exist in our world. It can be as easy as integrating the lessons into every day life, much the same as you would teach them how to safely cross the street. It need not be alarmist or cause a child unwarranted fear, worry and stress.

Our recommendation is to monitor, role play and inspect what you expect from your child. Teach them to honor their true Gift of Fear (prompted by things from their environment, not from imagination or memory) and take action on it. This gives you the ability to help them along the way as a safety advocate and guide their steps to good self-defense habits.

Book recommendations:

The Gift of Fear

Protecting The Gift

For more tips and information on safety, bullying prevention, abduction prevention (we don't advocate the 'stranger danger' approach), and common sense safety, contact us at:

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The Arizona Bullying Prevention Project

Yours for happy, healthy, safer kids,

John D. Nottingham, EPS, PI

USA Martial Arts Phoenix

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