Confidence first, physical skills last
Mile High Karate Thornton teaches bully prevention to children at 3979 E 120th Avenue in Thornton, Colorado. Children learn to recognize bullying, avoid it where they can, respond with confidence, and get help from adults. Physical self-defense is the last resort, not the first.
Most bullying stops at a child who looks and sounds confident. Bully prevention lessons teach children to stand tall, make eye contact, use a strong, clear voice and set boundaries. They practice what to say, when to walk away and which adults to tell.
Children also learn awareness and safety habits for school and for the street, and the practical self-defense skills to protect themselves if they have no other choice. They are taught that their skills are for self-defense only.
Bully prevention is built into kids karate classes, so the lessons are practiced every week, not just once.
What children practice
Know what bullying is
Teasing, exclusion, threats and physical bullying, in person and online.
Awareness and boundaries
Body language, a strong voice and knowing when to walk away.
Tell and get help
Which adults to tell, and how, so the problem gets solved.
Last resort only
Practical self-defense skills for when there is no other choice.
A Black Belt school since 1983
Mile High Karate Thornton is owned and operated by Amanda and Stephen Christensen, who have led Mile High Karate in the Thornton and Westminster area since 2003. The school belongs to the Mile High Karate organization founded in Colorado by Grand Master Stephen Oliver on August 6, 1983, with Grand Master Jeff Smith as Chief of Instruction, in the lineage of Grand Master Jhoon Rhee.
- More than 1,000 Black Belts promoted by Mile High Karate, ages 5 to 76
- Well over 30% of active Thornton students are Black Belts
- Well over 120 intramural tournaments hosted in Thornton
- Black Belt testing finishes at a three-day retreat in Breckenridge, Colorado
Bully prevention questions
- Does karate help kids deal with bullies?Martial arts builds the confidence, body language and clear voice that make children less likely to be targeted, and teaches them what to do if they are. Mile High Karate teaches confidence first and physical skills last.
- Will karate make my child more aggressive?Children are taught that their skills are for self-defense only, and respect and self-control are part of every class. Walking away and getting help from an adult come before any physical response.
- What age is bully prevention for?Bully prevention lessons are part of the children’s classes for ages 4–6 and 7–12, taught at the right level for each age group.
- Is bully prevention a separate class?It is built into kids karate classes, so children practice the skills every week. Call (303) 280-1839 to ask about the current schedule.
- What if my child is being bullied right now?Talk with your child’s school first. Then call (303) 280-1839 to tell the instructor what is happening so lessons can focus on the skills your child needs.
More answers are on the Mile High Karate Thornton parent FAQ.
Other programs at Mile High Karate Thornton
Help your child feel confident and safe
Call to book an introductory lesson. The instructor meets the student, teaches a few basics and sets a first goal. Wear comfortable exercise clothes and bring water.
(303) 280-18393979 E 120th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233 · Directions
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