The Internet Will Never Be A ‘Safe-Space’ Britain recently took the lead in an international study. But it’s not a position we can be proud of. According to a survey by OECD of 48 developed countries, the UK’s schools are the worst rated for Cyberbullying. 14% of British headteachers report problems every week caused by […]
The ABA’s Message To ‘Influencers’ – Use Your Power Responsibly! 🙏 To kick off Anti-Bullying Week 2019, the Anti-Bullying Alliance teamed up with a selection of Youth Advisory Groups, to publish the ‘Change With Us’ manifesto. The guide details changes we need to make across society, to help stamp out bullying and reduce teen anxiety. […]
To Truly Defeat Bullying, Self-Esteem Is Everything Why are some children picked on by bullies, while others aren’t? Anti-bullying initiatives often cite discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability etc. They make very valid points. But there’s one factor many initiatives miss. And it’s a major risk-factor in a child being bullied: Low self-esteem. Children […]
Bullied to Bully-proof: The George St. Pierre Story He is known as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. A three-time former UFC Welterweight champion, UFC Middleweight champion, and Canadian Athlete of the Year three years running. For many, he is the very definition of ‘tough’. But George St. Pierre was not […]
📚 The Importance of Journaling (Part 2) 📚The Art of Problem-Solving & Emotional Intelligence Childhood and young adulthood are crucial periods in the development of our student’s mental health. That’s not a statement of opinion. A study by Kessler et al. showed that 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14, and 75% […]
The Importance of Journaling (Part 1) The Lost Art of Storytelling At InPower Academy, our programs introduce kids & young adults to two important practises; Martial Arts and Journaling. But introducing kids to journaling sometimes raises eyebrows. “Isn’t journaling a bit… old-fashioned?” “Does anyone really keep a journal these days?” Unfortunately, the answers to the […]
Is Teaching Martial Arts to Children ‘Dangerous’?The Truth All Parents & Teachers Need To Hear At InPower, there’s one question we hear time and time again from parents or governors considering a Martial Arts program at their school. “Will our kids get hurt?” One distressed parent even asked “You’re not going to throw my child […]
Make Discipline Great Again Ask any child about their attitude towards the word “discipline” (and we do), you’ll often get answers like the following: “Don’t like it” “Stops me doing fun stuff”“Boring” For our youth, discipline is a dirty word. It’s a restraint. A restriction on their sense of freedom. Discipline is seen as a […]
Myth. Teaching children Martial Arts makes them more violent. 🤦♂️ Do Martial Arts encourage challenging behaviour? The Media likes to make you think so. We’re told that our children shouldn’t be exposed to any kind of violence You almost get the impression that the minute your child watches a single clip of a Boxing bout […]
So it has been a great year so far and I know I have been telling everyone I could that we need to help young people and that what we have been able to do at InPower has worked. That might sound like a self-absorbed comment but the truth is the truth, we at InPower […]