NORTH MYRTLE BEACH — Two free anti-bullying seminars will be held April 23 at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road, North Myrtle Beach. One seminar will run from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. for elementary school age children and their families, and another from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for middle school and high school children and their families.
The seminars will be presented by Sensei Chris Greene, whose goal is to help keep kids safe by overcoming bully problems and restoring confidence. Developing strength through confidence can help to prevent kids from looking like victims. Each 90 minute seminars is fast-paced, fun and lively. Participants will learn practical techniques and strategies for dealing with bullies that are easy to remember and easy to accomplish. By gaining an understanding of bullies and their tactics, children can overcome bullying problems. They will stop fearing bullies, and feel good about themselves.
People six years of age and older who participates in the Anti-Bullying Seminar will receive a free trial period coupon to Sensei Chris Greene’s Taekwondo class, which is held at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center on Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The 27-year-old class features seven black belt assistant instructors. Participants learn defensive skills in a comfortable, nonthreatening environment. Taekwondo is a fun sport that provides great exercise, builds confidence, and teaches old school values such as, honor, dignity, accountability, courage, respect, and self-reliance. The class is primarily for beginner and intermediate students, however, students can advance to black belt level over time.
For more information, contact Chris Greene at (843) 450-0498 or chrisgreene444@yahoo.com. Interested persons may also call the North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department at (843) 280–5584 or visit http://parks.nmb.us.
(The proceeding was provided as a press release from the City of North Myrtle Beach.)