(Secondary School)
As parents, one of the biggest concerns is your child’s safety, especially when it comes to navigating conflicts in places like the school playground. At Chi Combat System, we teach your child how to defend themselves with control and confidence—without resorting to unnecessary violence.
What Should My Child Do If They’re Attacked?
Step 1: De-escalation First
At Chi Combat System, we emphasize that violence is always the last resort. The first thing we teach is awareness and de-escalation. If another child is being aggressive, your child should try to step back, create space, and use their voice to say things like “I don’t want to fight” or “Let’s walk away.” This shows confidence without aggression and can often prevent the situation from escalating.
Step 2: Self-Defense and Creating Space
If your child is physically attacked, we teach them basic self-defense techniques to create space and escape the situation safely. Rather than engaging in a fight, the goal is always to protect themselves long enough to get away and seek help. For example:
- Blocking and Moving: We train them to block incoming attacks while moving away to create distance.
- Quick Defensive Strikes: If necessary, your child is taught controlled strikes (like a push or kick) aimed at creating space rather than causing harm.
Step 3: Get Help
Once they’ve created enough space, we teach your child to immediately seek an adult’s help. Safety is always the priority, and running to a teacher or adult is the quickest way to resolve the situation safely.
Why We Avoid Prolonged Engagements or Submissions
In a playground setting, trying to submit or engage in prolonged fights isn’t practical. We emphasize the importance of escaping rather than engaging. Prolonged submissions, like holding someone down, can lead to more danger. Instead, our training focuses on quick, effective movements to disengage and escape safely.
Striking Back? Only If Absolutely Necessary
While your child may be forced to strike back, we teach them that this is only for self-defense and should always be aimed at creating space to escape, not to hurt the other child. At Chi Combat System, we prioritize techniques that protect without causing unnecessary harm.
Building Confidence, Not Aggression
Our martial arts program is designed to give your child the confidence to know they can defend themselves, while also teaching them the importance of non-violence. This confidence often discourages bullies from escalating the conflict in the first place.
Key Points for Parents:
- We teach your child to de-escalate first, using words and distance.
- If attacked, your child learns to defend themselves quickly and create space.
- The focus is always on escaping and finding help from a responsible adult.
- Your child will learn to stay confident and calm without resorting to unnecessary fighting.
By teaching these principles, we help your child stay safe, make smart decisions, and avoid conflict while understanding when and how to defend themselves if needed.
What are your thoughts on handling playground conflicts? Feel free to share your experiences or ask questions!
CCS Team