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.

Listen to Our Chief Instructor 

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

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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.

info@usa-martialarts.com
602-896-8721

BullyProof Vest Busts Bullies for School and Life!

Given enough time, pretty much everyone is going to have to deal with bullying behavior.  Bullying left unchecked can leave lasting emotional, mental and even physical scars that can influence an individual for life.  

A program developed by a bodyguard trainer and martial arts Master is offering hope to thousands of men, women and children who are being bullied.  It is called John Nottingham's BULLYPROOF VEST.  Flying in the face of conventional advice of "Just ignore it", "Walk away" or "Tell a teacher", BullyProof Vest employs a security protocol that identifies the type of bullying, helps the target develop a plan and protects them instantly as well as in the future.

John Nottingham's BullyProof Vest Features:

• Resilience factors "How Not To Be Selected as a Target for Bullying"
• Recognition techniques to identify the type of bullying to select the optimal solution
• Verbal Judo for effective comeback lines that preserve one's dignity
• Tools, data and resources to get the help needed
• Hope to those who feel hopeless in a bullying situation

John Nottingham's Bully Busting Process 

1. Make friends.  Peace before punches if at all possible.  Use the Golden Rule, humor, deflection, change the frame of how you see the situation if it can help.  Kindness, compassion and forgiveness, can often kill cruelty if properly applied.
2. Communicate with confidence.  Learn to set boundaries with verbal, tonal and body language cues and get needs met in a healthy manner.
3. Avoid bullying set ups and dangerous situations that could lead to bullying abuse.  Learn where, when and why bullying can take place to be able to thwart it.
4. Set firm boundary by setting a line.  Learn assertion competence to set healthy boundaries and set the stage for protecting yourself.
5. Protect yourself. Nobody has the right to abuse you.  Your safety is more important that other people's feelings.

The training program delves deeper into each category of this peace process.  It has proven itself effective time and time again for nearly thirty years. For more information about John Nottingham or his security or protective programs contact BullyProofVestAZ@gmail.com

ABC's of Bullying Prevention Workshop for Children, Parents and Teachers in Phoenix Arizona USA

Free ABC's of Bullying Prevention Workshop in Phoenix for Children, Teachers and Parents
How To Defeat Bullying The Peaceful Way - Endorsed by the Bullying Prevention Initiative International and the Phoenix BullyProof Project

Arizona Family Protection and Self Defense Security specialist John Nottingham recently celebrated his birthday in a unique way; he taught a bullying prevention seminar.  Parents, teachers, and children were invited to attend a free workshop on Addressing Bullying in our Community or what Nottingham calls the ABC's of bullying prevention.

"Bullying has a simple solution - it's just not always easy to implement in a bureaucracy and given so much bad advice surrounding the issue.", says Nottingham.

In the workshop, participants learned Nottingham's Bullying Peace Process from his BullyProof Vest program that he's been teaching for 28 years.  He shared tips from his book Five Steps on How to Deal With Bullying Like a Bodyguard.  He even described the failed so called "anti-bully" policies, BULLY FREE zones, and

Bullying Prevention Tips:

• Friendship beats fighting
• Forgiveness and empathy encourage peace
• Humor is like armor "BullyProof Vest"
• The difference between telling and tattling
• How to be a hero helper to someone else being bullied

Nottingham is no average Karate Sensei.  He is not only a 7th Degree Master Black Belt but owns a Security and Bodyguard training company that specializes in Family Protection and Advanced Threat Assessment.  His clients include Military, Law Enforcement, men, women and children of all ages.

For speaking, presentations or more information about John Nottingham or the bullying prevention programs, free bullying help resources or statistics, he can be reached at:



BullyProofVestAZ@gmail.com
Phoenix-MartialArts.com
USA-MartialArts.com
JohnNottingham.com
602-896-8721

Bullying Prevention Made Easy With Verbal Judo Peace Process

Bullying Prevention Verbal Judo
Anti-Bullying Tactical Communication Tongue Fu!

A Peaceful Verbal Self Defense Approach from Martial Arts Wisdom and Law Enforcement Training

Greetings,

My name is John Nottingham from the Phoenix BullyProof Project.  You may recognize me from my news appearances for Nottingham Sword & Shield Security or my USA Martial Arts schools.  I've been doing bullying prevention work and teaching men, women and children how to protect themselves for over 27 years now.

A Novel Approach To Bullying Prevention
I've devoted my life to researching and teaching the best methods of personal protection, security and self defense (including bullying prevention).  Throughout that time I have studied with some of the greatest minds in the world on the subjects related to safety and security.

Bully Prevention | Anti-Bullying Verbal Defense 
Our PEACEFUL approach to bullying prevention has been incorporated into numerous Anti-Bully Programs, Bullying Prevention Presentations and curriculum.  We teach the use of INFLUENCE for Bully Prevention.  It is a pro-active approach that helps men, women and children generate voluntary compliance and redirect behavior with words.  This powerful method prevents situations from escalating and has even saved lives.  Maybe it will protect you or that of your child's someday as well.

These are just a few of the benefits you or your child will gain from learning Verbal Judo or Tactical Communication.

Our step-by-step program will teach you:

   •   Specific ways to identify what makes you angry and how to gain control over thoughts and emotions to make smarter and safer choices.

   •   Methods to intercept and respond to verbal attacks using proven tactics that preserve your dignity and respect.

   •   Key listening tools to understand why people use bullying behavior and what is really behind their words.

   •  You'll learn when, how and where to take action for the best outcome.

 John Nottingham's BullyProof Vest - How to Handle Bullying Like a Bodyguard uses a proven method of thwarting bullying by equipping each individual with the social intelligence, anger management, and assertion competence to handle bullying situations with dignity, style and class.  You'll learn peaceful resolutions to conflicts and the proper way to handle bullying from hitting, pinching, tripping, rude remarks, online bullying to just about any cruel behavior!

To find the nearest authorized Bullying Prevention International, BullyProof Project or John Nottingham's BullyProof Vest representative, contact:
BullyProofVestAZ@gmail.com
or visit online at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bullying-Prevention-Initiative-International/240455266014141?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arizona-Bullying-Prevention-Project/195880673766509?fref=ts
http://usa-martialarts.com

Attention Parents of Bullied Children... Is Your Child Being Bullied and You Need Answers Now?

Are you a parent of a BULLIED CHILD who's frustrated with teachers and school system?

Has your son or daughter fallen through the cracks of the school wide anti-bullying programs?
Does your child's school deny having a bullying problem or refuses to listen?

If so... We have the answers.

My name is John Nottingham and I've been helping men, women and children protect themselves and effectively deal with bullying for over 27 years.  I know the pain of being bullied because it happened to me.  That's why I created my BullyProof Vest - How to Handle Bullying Like a Bodyguard.  I train bodyguards, Police SWAT, FBI, Military, Special Forces, men, women and children of all ages for a living.  I can help you and your child too. I don't say that to impress you but to impress upon you that my techniques have to work because lives depend on it.

The Solution to Bullying is NOT Complex - It Is Simple... Just Not Always EASY.
Bullying is not a complex problem as the modern self proclaimed experts report.  That is why reports of bullying is on the rise.  Research is revealing that their efforts are failing despite their new laws, NO BULLY ZONE posters and impotent attempts to force everyone to be nice.  That approach just isn't realistic.  They fail because they are in a field outside their expertise.  

Is The Anti-Bully Movement Creating Victims or Victors?
More often than not these well-intentioned groups are creating serial victims by teaching them that nobody has the right to offend them or be wrong, have a bad day, make a mistake or be anything but nice.  This is simply a formula for disaster and will leave a generation of children unprotected, incapable, who are emotional marshmallows with low social intelligence.  Our program teaches how to become victorious in bullying situations through practical skills from verbal judo that build confidence, and instill resilience, rather than erode it.  

Learn to Successfully Prevent Bullying From Professional Protectors
Bullying behavior has a simple solution - but those who refuse to accept the reality of it want to believe that it is a complex problem because they don't know how to deal with bullying.  Most of them can't deal with bullying behavior even as adults and that is  the reason they are failing children.  You can't give away what you don't have.

The Uncomfortable Truth - Cash in the Reality Check
The answer to bullying is acceptance of reality.  Bullying is a behavior that we are all capable of.  It is as part of the human make up as much as violence is.  As much as some individuals struggle with that idea because it conflicts with their wishes for a nice and happy world, it is not so.  This is a form of anxiety producing denial.  Denial is not an effective bullying solution nor practical self defense approach.   

If we could legislate a perfect community, politicians would have done that long ago.  The fact remains that oppressive behavior and violence exists in our world because it exists in our human condition.  The good news is that we have solutions for it and we can teach them to you and your child.

Here are some smart steps to helping your child overcome bullying.

1. Observe - Know Your Child
Observe them in social situations while they interact with other children.  Note their body language, emotional responses, social skills and ability to adapt or make friends.  It is important to notice how they navigate through challenges, various feelings and use problem solving skills.  Are they passive (did nothing)?  Aggressive (usually ends up in a fight or spewing insults)? Assertive (demonstrated calm strength)?  Do they have skills for problem solving?  How much do they rely on you?  Too much? Too little?  The goal should be a healthy interdependence of using you and teachers as a resourceful guide, not always as a rescuer or strong arm of justice.  
Remember that a helicopter parent that always swoops in to rescue a child is crippling that child for years to come and robbing them of the opportunity to have dignity, resourcefulness and important safety capability.  That is not to say they are to be abandoned when they really need help!  It is based on context so the situation will determine the best course of action.  It is NOT one size fits all overly specific or overly generic methods.  

2. Develop Trusting Relationship
Develop a relationship with your children where they feel safe to share things with you.  Be a good listener.  Avoid interrupting, or being too quick to judge a situation and render your opinion.  Ask them what they think they should do first and encourage them to problem solve so they develop skills.  Share personal experiences with them that may be helpful for them to know you understand and acknowledge and validate their feelings.  They are not you.  Avoid preachy dogma that might make them feel weak or incapable, or overly aggressive or get in trouble.  Explain the outcomes of various approaches and together determine a course of action.  You are teaching them important skills here so use wisdom.  If you are not sure then show them how to seek out expert help when needed and be resourceful.  Build trust so that your children know you are an advocate for them and a trusted voice of wisdom and reason.

3. Assessment
Next is to determine the type of bullying, its sources, characteristics and the level of threat that it poses to personal safety or emotional health.  Stick to the facts and ask for specifics.  Recognize that you have a bias as the child's parent so be cautious to sort out fact from feelings (in your own mind) while being empathetic to your child's emotions.  Reassure them that you are on their side and believe them.  

What kind of bullying is taking place?  

• Verbal Bullying / Intimidation
• Indirect Bullying / Emotional Bullying (manipulation, exclusion, rumors etc.)
• Internet / Social Media aka Cyberbullying
• Physical Bullying
• One individual, multiple etc.
• Locations: School, places of transition (bus stop etc.)  
• Whom has been notified?
• What have they tried?

Gentle Interview/Test

Role play the scenario with your child with you being the "bully" and have them show you how they have handled it in the past.  You can make it into a game where your child feels safe.  Stay in character without allowing it to become too silly.  Be careful not to render a  hasty judgement - instead identify with your child's feelings first then when calm and ready you can explore some solutions together.

In most cases you'll find your child is being passive.  Some will be aggressive.  The goal is to be assertive.

Taking into account your child's emotional health and social intelligence ask yourself if you believe your child is capable of self rescue.  If so, you can move on to the next step.  If not, you may have to develop an intervention plan with teachers or other calm, reasonable adults.  The best approach is with calm wisdom that seeks to help the other child, not exact revenge or some twisted idea of social justice (which could lead to bullying behavior and make things worse).

4.  Lead by example.  Remember that you model problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills to your child in your daily life.  Be a good example to them.  

Also, you should lead by example in the role playing. Let them act out the bully role while you handle it with calm and wisdom.  Try some of the verbal judo comeback lines we provide here.  Model the behavior you wish to see in your child.  If you lack the skills, get training, practice and then do so.  You can learn together and make it a great experience!

5. Actionable Plan
Based on the sum of all factors in the situation you can together create a realistic plan that works for your values, your child's abilities and age appropriate responses.  Keep in mind that you have a peaceful objective that protects all the children involved and has a win-win outcome.  

6. Role Play and Rehearse  
Discussing how to handle a bullying situation is not enough.  It requires that you role play it in as realistic of conditions as you can create and your child is ready for.  Switch roles each time so that you can demonstrate how to do it and then allow your child to be inspired by your clever, calm confidence and display of assertive inner strength.  Give each other feedback on how you did.  One of my favorite tools is to video or audio record the process and watch it afterwards.  On video, turn off the sound and simply watch body language to see where the majority of communication is coming from.  (Research shows that only about 3-7% of communication is verbal.)  This is a very powerful tool once you get over being camera shy.  Make bullying prevention practice fun!

If you want more information on how to effectively STOP BULLYING, my programs or organization join us online at:

John Nottingham's BullyProof Vest
How To Handle Bullying Like a Bodyguard
Speaking, Assemblies, Teacher Training, Verbal Judo Tactical Communication, Physical Intervention

The Bullying Prevention Initiative International
Free resources from best practices, protective specialists, research, discussion and more.

The Phoenix BullyProof Project
Arizona Bullying Prevention Initiative Sponsored by Nottingham Sword & Shield Security, John Nottingham's BullyProof Vest and USA Martial Arts

 Meet John Nottingham, Security, Self Defense, Bullying Specialist, Speaker and Consultant

Meet John Nottingham Director, Bullying Prevention Initiative International      Arizona Bullying Prevention Initiative The Phoenix BULLYPROOF Project  Speaker and Consultant John Nottingham, PI, E.P.S., 6th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor knows how it feels be bullied.  Not only did he overcome it, he has taught thousands of men, women and children to resolve conflicts peacefully for over 26 years.  His  mission is to provide alternative solutions on the serious issue of bullying and self defense; and to educate about the importance of peace and character education programs.  The connection between bullying and other forms of violence, and the effects bullying has on children is significant.  John specializes in Verbal Judo, Bullying Prevention and Victim Proof Self Defense Training, and is available to speak at schools, church groups, and community events.

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Alternative to Anti-Bullying Movement  

John founded the not for profits Bullying Prevention Initiative International as well as the local chapter of the Arizona Bullying Intervention Initiative - The Phoenix BullyProof Project to provide alternatives to the failed school wide anti-bullying programs.

John  has served as an adviser and contributor for the Break The Chain Foundation, a charity dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse.  He is also authoring a book on bullying - 5 Steps To Handle a Bully Like a Bodyguard - a practical guide to self defense with dignity.  He draws from his vast experience in advanced threat assessment and management, self defense, security, military intelligence and role as a martial arts peace educator.  His methods have served as advice for various community, school, and faith-based programs, special events and conferences. 

If you have opportunity for a speaker, event, or program/project manager, or would like
to get more information about fees and services – John can be contacted by email ~  BullyProofVestAZ@gmail.com  Facebook Bullying Prevention Initiative International Facebook Arizona Bullying Prevention Project Blog Bullying Prevention World

Phoenix Bullying Prevention Event for Children Teaches Confidence and Instills Inner Strength - October is Bullying Prevention Month

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
John Nottingham
(602) 896-8721

Arizona Bodyguard and Martial Arts Instructor Offers Bullying Prevention Training Event   for Arizona children.
Hear a free radio interview on Bully Prevention and check out these effective Bullying Prevention Tips.

October is Bullying Prevention Month

In recognition of Bullying Prevention Month, the Arizona Bullying Prevention Project is coordinating efforts and resources to teach Phoenix kids how to stop bullying and prevent bullying behavior. The Bully Solutions Project is a private initiative sponsored by a collaborative effort from USA Martial Arts Phoenix and Nottingham Sword & Shield Security Bodyguards.

"We've been helping children and adults deal with bullying and aggressive behavior successfully for over 27 years.  Bullying can be resolved once you have the tools and know what to do and when to do it.  The first step is to accept responsibility and take action to get training from a qualified source."

Build Your Child's Confidence With Bullying Prevention Education

Grade School Bullying | Middle School Bullying | High School Bullying

o 160,000 children avoid school every day in the US to avoid bullying. –National Education Association.

o  Bullying is considered the most common form of violence in schools
o Studies have shown that adults who were bullied as children are more likely to have higher level of depression and lower self-esteem than those who were not.

"We teach a highly effective and proven five step process for handling a bullying.  Our techniques use a peaceful formula derived from bodyguard training.  It goes to the source of the problem rather than just attempting to band-aid the symptoms.  We teach children step by step how to identify trouble situations, escalating behaviors and give them practical tools to derail situations that could lead to bullying or violence." 

The Bully Intervention Project Phoenix Arizona.

The Arizona Bully Intervention Project – Bully Prevention Training
Teaching John Nottingham's Bully Proof Vest Program
4731 E. Greenway Rd Suite 9
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Telephone (602) 896-8721
http://bullyproofingarizona.blogspot.com/2011/02/arizona-bully-proof-project-training.html

Involved or Support Bullying Prevention Efforts

Arizona Bully Intervention Initiative Blog

Bullying Prevention and Bully Intervention Mistakes

How would you like it if your Doctor just started operating on your child with no tests, diagnosis or even interview?

This is not only dangerous but could have catastrophic consequences.  I have observed that this is all too common practice among some in the anti-bully movement.  Prescription without diagnosis is a common pitfall that needs to be avoided.  This is also among the reasons of why I do not agree with so called anti-bullying legislation nor school-wide anti-bullying policies as an effectual means to deal with the particular issues involved in bullying.  Although well intentioned, my experience clearly shows that those are backwards approaches to addressing the core issues of bullying and aggressive behavior.

BULLYING HELP FREE REPORT

Managing Conflict Without Violence - Bully Prevention 

by John D. Nottingham

Bullying 911 - Misdiagnosis
We have to be cautious that we do not treat cases in an overly generalized manner.  In my programs and workshops I emphasize a more individualized approach where diagnosis is key to recommending a course for treatment.

The two most common assumptions are:
1. The child is incapable of self rescue.
2. The child is capable of self rescue.

Preventing Bullying With Wisdom, Training and Compassion
The main emphasis of my programs are to BULLYPROOF or more accurately, victim-proof children with social and safety skills so that they are armed for life.  Doing everything for a child and insulating them from all difficulty is a sure way of disarming them and leaving them vulnerable.  However, sometimes children are in need of specific intervention.  That is why my team and I view it a process of moving from dependence to independence to interdependence.

FREE BULLYING PREVENTION TIPS 

John Nottingham Bullying Specialist Radio Interview 

Bubble Wrapped Kids From Helicopter Parenting?
We don't want to cripple children by doing everything for them and robbing them of the skills and lessons to grow into healthy, productive and functioning individuals.  At the same time, we need to be aware that some children need more help than others.  This is based on the social, safety and individual dynamics of the bullying situation.

If you would like to learn more about our assessment process and bullying prevention training programs, networking or efforts, please feel free to contact me personally at:

 BullyProofVestAZ@gmail.com

John Nottingham, PI, EPS, 6th Degree Master Black Belt
Founder Bullying Prevention Initiative International / Phoenix BullyProof Project
Author: BULLYPROOF YOUR KIDS: How to Handle a Bully Like a Bodyguard

Sponsored by:
Nottingham Sword & Shield Security Bodyguards
USA Martial Arts & Kickboxing
WEBSPECIAL Children's Martial Arts Phoenix
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