Like a newly sprouted seedling, children navigate a world where everything is new to them and they must learn to adapt, and whilst you do your best to foster their safe growth, there will always be those in the world that want to exploit their greenness. Studies from the Australian Government show that 70% of Australian children experienced bullying-like behaviour within the last year. In the Clarity Green Fortress program, our goal is to foster the growth of your child’s mental fortitude so they can overcome bullies and other social challenges without violence.
We will teach your child to use verbal assertiveness to deter abuse and several non-violent self-defence techniques to stay safe if physically assaulted. Importantly, we don’t teach how to punch or kick, since this often does more harm than good. Instead, we use leverage-based control holds to neutralise threats therefore preparing your child to defend themselves against bullies without turning them into one.
If you wish to nurture your child’s unwavering confidence while promoting positive values and strong character, the Clarity Green Fortress program is the ideal choice for you!
Pricing
Direct Debit – $39/wk for access to two classes or $25 per week for one class, no-lock in contract, no upfront fees, no need for bulk payment for a term in advance. Discounts for multi-child households.
Necessary Assertiveness
Research indicates that bullying significantly diminishes children’s self-esteems. The fear of personal safety prevents victims from confronting bullies, despite their desire to do so. Victims recognize the need to stand up against their tormentors but are deterred by the potential physical harm. The challenge lies in empowering these victims to face their bullies with confidence. The solution is straightforward: instruct victims in self-defence against physical attacks, and the ability to confront bullies will naturally follow.
Finding Order in the Chaos
In the Green Fortress program, unlike most martial arts programs that emphasize aggressive strikes, we adopt a distinct strategy. Our techniques are entirely defensive, devoid of any strikes. Moreover, we instruct children on verbal de-escalation, and discourage ever initiating physical aggression. If confronted, we provide methods to peacefully neutralize threats, maintaining control until assistance arrives. Our approach equips children to counter aggression non-violently, ensuring they never adopt bullying behaviour under our guidance.
The Rules of Engagement
Teaching a child jiu-jitsu without teaching them when to use it, is akin to giving someone a gun without teaching them how to use it. The Green Fortress program educates children about the specific situations where they can or cannot use the techniques they learn. Our classes regularly reinforce the five “Rules of Engagement,” ensuring kids never misuse their skills and, equally crucial, empowering them to stand up against bullying without hesitation.
Rule 1: Avoid the fight at all costs.
Rule 2: If physically attacked, defend yourself.
Rule 3: If verbally attacked, follow the Three T-steps (talk, tell, tackle).
Rule 4: Never punch or kick the bully, establish control and negotiate.
Rule 5: When applying submissions use minimal force and negotiate.
While the Rules of Engagement are covered in the Green Fortress sessions, we highly recommend talking about these rules at home. This conversation will reassure your child that they have your backing if they ever need to confront bullying situations.
Which program is suitable for your child?
The Clarity Green Fortress program is one of the only youth jiu-jitsu programs that separates kids by age AND experience level, so that every child gets the perfect balance of fun and challenge in their weekly classes. All kids begin in super-playful entry level programs for their age group, and as soon as a child reaches a certain level of maturity, they are promoted to the next training program.
Confident Cornerstones (4-8 years old)
The Confident Cornerstones program caters to youngsters aged 4-8. Through proven Jiu Jitsu games, we impart fundamental self-defence skills to the Kids, emphasizing key principles of leverage and control. The program’s triumph lies in making learning enjoyable, with children eagerly seeking more! Upon mastering our core games, kids progress to the Steadfast Strongholds program.
Steadfast Strongholds (9-15 years old)
In the Steadfast Strongholds program, we emphasize non-aggressive self-defence methods, guiding children to “neutralize and negotiate” with bullies. Verbal assertiveness techniques play a significant role in this program. No prior experience is required, and we assure a significant boost in your child’s confidence within just a few weeks!
CLARITY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
We have found that our instructors develop powerful bonds with every student on the mat, we leverage this connection to help you develop your child’s character for success in all aspects of life. The Clarity Character Development Program consists of six chapters: Responsibility, Health, Respect, Citizenship, Manners, and Caring. We spend roughly two months on each chapter. In every class, we discuss the featured character trait at some point, emphasizing the simple things your child can do to make it a part of their life. The secret to success lies in our use of a unique point-based reward system that we tie to attendance at Clarity Game Day, a special two-hour party where they get to play tons of games with all the kids and instructors. Only kids who score enough points during the two-month chapter qualify to attend Clarity Game Day, so it’s a powerful incentive for kids and a useful tool for parents to encourage positive behaviour at home and school. Clarity Game Day is so much fun that parents will often put on a uniform just so they can join the party!
1 Week free trial for your Child
Many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools provide only one free trial class for new students. However, we extend a 1 week free trial to all children for our Clarity Green Fortress sessions. We are certain that our curriculum, the sense of community, and the excellence of our teaching will surpass your expectations.