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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I understand what you saying and it is tough.

My son (a little older) has been in martial arts most of his life.  His instructor tells them all to be respectful and be peaceful, don't look for trouble, and try to walk away from it when possible.  But if feel you are in danger of bodily harm or someone has attempted to harm you, your are entitled to protect yourself.  That comports nicely with our family values which is resolve peacufully if possible. If that does not work, don't strike first, but make sure you strike last.

DS is the most mild mannered kid and was physically bullied in upper grades of ES.  Turned the other cheek and kept getting bullied.  He finally told the boy that he would break his knee cap if he did not leave him alone.  Bully scoffed at the threat but was smart enough to ask around.  A martial arts classmate of DS confirmed DS' skill and that DS had just won an age level sparring competition.  No further problem.

Long story short is that I thought the instructor's advice is right on for kids of any age.

GL[/quote]

As a "martial arts mom," this makes me smile. [/quote]

I second that. Martial arts mom and future black belt. Exactly how we'd handle it.[/quote]

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