As teachers, parents, guardians and other caring adults, we all want the best for our children: confidence, resilience, focus, and the ability to navigate life’s challenges. In today’s world—where distractions are everywhere and pressures on kids seem greater than ever—it’s more important than ever to find a program that not only keeps them active, but […]
👻 Stay Visible: Wear bright costumes or add reflective tape to help drivers see you. 🧛 Travel in Groups: Stick with friends or family, and use the “buddy system” to stay safe. 🕯️ Check Treats: Only eat factory-sealed treats; skip homemade items from strangers. 🚦 Cross Safely: Use crosswalks and look both ways before crossing […]
The Lincoln Karate Clinic promotes strategies for kids to effectively deal with bullies by using confidence, self-defense skills, and non-violent approaches. Here are some top ways for kids to handle bullying, as advocated by the clinic: Build Confidence Through Martial Arts Practicing karate can enhance a child’s self-esteem, making them less likely to be targeted […]
For 3 decades, the Lincoln Karate Clinic has provided exclusive lessons for children and their parents on how to avoid being a victim of child sex abuse. We take this responsibility very seriously and in fact the training is a critical component of our martial arts curriculum. No facility in the area does anything close […]
We think it is important that all kids learn self-defense. Specifically, self-defense that is age-appropriate. Your child will not be facing a samurai warrior on the battlefield. However, we teach self-defense tactics for children and teens that will give them the edge in the world they are living in today. What we teach and how […]
As a quick review, let’s remember to stay safe during holiday shopping Go shopping with someone else if possible Keep money/credit cards, etc., secured and not out in the open or in an unzipped purse, etc. Keep valuable items out of sight or covered in your vehicle. Park vehicle in a lighted area. Ask for […]
Whether it’s part of structured in-school activities, during recess, or part of an after-school extracurricular, children have many opportunities to stay active and play with friends. Frequently, this is accomplished through joining a sport, the most common of which are football, basketball, hockey and soccer. However, if you’re looking for the best activity for your […]
As always, we want to bring you helpful information and this month is Bully Prevention Month. Types of Bullying Bullying can take on different forms, and it is crucial to recognize and understand these various types to effectively address the issue. The main types of bullying include: a) Physical Bullying Physical bullying involves the use […]
Does this image scare you? It should. Every school year we hear about predators trying to lure kids into a car or a residence with some type of trick. However, the even scarier reality is this: Most children are sexually assaulted by someone that they know, not a complete stranger. These scary facts should terrify […]
Here at LKC we routinely (actually every week) teach our students the ABC’s of being safe so they know what to do if they are approach by someone trying to hurt them. We are tired and frustrated each time we read or learn about another child predator who has been victimizing kids. So, we are […]