Build Confidence, Learn Life Skills, and Stand Up to Bullies Safely
At Karate Spalding, we believe that preventing bullying begins with empowerment. Through our Lil’ Dragons programme, we teach young children in Spalding the essential emotional, social, and physical tools to help them recognise, avoid, and defuse bullying situations — all within a structured, fun, and supportive martial arts environment.
Our unique A-B-C of Bully Defence equips students with lifelong skills through realistic role-play, confidence-building activities, and proven self-defence strategies. With over 20 years of experience, we’re proud to be Spalding’s go-to martial arts school for effective, child-friendly anti-bullying education.
What Children Learn in Our Anti-Bullying Programme
Our five-step system breaks down the bullying problem into manageable lessons:
What Is a Bully?
Children first learn to identify different types of bullying — physical, verbal, social, and digital. Using age-appropriate role-play, we help them understand the motivations behind bullying and how to recognise the difference between playful teasing and harmful behaviour.
🎯 Interactive game: “Bully or Friend?” helps reinforce distinctions and appropriate responses.
Walk Tall, Talk Tall
Bullies often target those who seem unsure of themselves. This module develops confident body language, posture, and voice control — making children appear less vulnerable. Even the shyest students learn how to ‘fake it till they make it,’ helping reduce their chances of being singled out.
Avoiding the Bully
Not all bullies seek out victims — often, it’s about opportunity. We teach the importance of situational awareness, walking away with confidence, and surrounding oneself with friends for protection and peer support.
🌀 Children practice “mirroring” to safely evade conflict.
Bargain with the Bully
Verbal defence is a powerful tool. Our students learn how to calmly reason, deflect, or use clever distraction to break tension without escalating the situation. This encourages peaceful outcomes and empowers children to stand their ground assertively.
What Children Learn in Our Anti-Bullying Programme
If bullying escalates to physical aggression, children are taught the right way to react:
Getting adult help immediately
Drawing attention to the situation
As a last resort, basic self-defence stances and non-aggressive blocks are taught — always with an emphasis on safety and consequences.
🔒 “No strategy works every time — but a combination of these tools gives children the best chance of staying safe and confident.”
Why Parents in Spalding Trust Karate Spalding
✔️ Over two decades of teaching experience ✔️ Specialised in life skills and self-defence, not competition ✔️ DBS-checked instructors and a fully equipped training hall ✔️ Structured certificate programme (Respect, Listening, Discipline, etc.) ✔️ Convenient location at The Vista Hall, Spalding, PE11 2PB ✔️ Trusted by parents — check our ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Reviews
We offer a FREE trial lesson with no pressure to commit. Book via our website or contact us by text or email to secure your child’s space.
Supported by Trusted Sources
🔹 NSPCC advises that early intervention and empowerment are key in tackling bullying: NSPCC Bullying Advice 🔹 Kidscape supports confidence-building as the first line of defence:Kidscape Anti-Bullying Programmes 🔹 Gov.uk recommends martial arts as a healthy outlet for young people: Government Support for Youth Activities
Book a FREE Trial Anti-Bullying Karate Class in Spalding
lp your child build the confidence to stand tall, stay safe, and speak up. With expert instructors, a fun and friendly atmosphere, and a strong focus on real-world skills, our classes are the ideal introduction to both martial arts and bully prevention.