What is Bullying

 
The concept of bullying goes back all the way to the days of the one room school house.  For a long time, bullying has been seen as a “rite of passage” or “character building.”  Today, medical professionals, educators and parents know that bullying is much more serious than that and can lead to more severe long term problems for individuals and communities.

What is bullying?

Bullying is generally defined as "an imbalance of power where one person is using that power to intentionally cause harm to another individual".  One of the big distinctions about bullying is these actions are done repeatedly over time.

Bullying can take on many forms:

• Verbal – verbal bullying can be in the form of insults, name calling or teasing.
• Physical – punching, kicking, pushing or shoving are examples of physical bullying.
• Psychological – includes spreading rumors, threatening to bully people who befriend the victim, social intimidation or isolation.
• Cyberbullying – using the internet, text messaging, email or other digital forms to bully someone.
• Sexual – unwanted joke or comments about sexual body parts or orientation.  Inappropriate touching.

As a young boy, I was the victim of repeated bullying by one of the boys in our neighborhood.  He came from a family of bullies and the parents just didn't seem to care, or where ignorant to the fact, that every one of their sons bullied other kids.  I know first hand, the sense of fear and despair associated with bullying and I am committed to helping anyone that is being bullied.

My Commitment

If you, or someone you know is being bullied, I am here to help.  All you need to do is call me at 803-462-9425 or email me at samuraikarate@bellsouth.net and I will help you!

I believe the only way that we can put an end to bullying, is if we all take responsibility and help defeat it!


Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

2000 Clemson Road
Suite # 9
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikarate@bellsouth.net