Duane Brumitt

Inside the free Action Plan: • Green Light communication • documentation guide • school email templates • home practice • confidence and safety tools Download before the month ends: tristarkarate.com/bullyplan #BullyingPreventionMonth #ParentResources #FamilyPreparedness

New Tri-Star Podcast episode: If your child’s impulses seem to run the show, this 3-step self-control system will help you slow things down and build real discipline. One takeaway: Recognize the trigger → pause → choose the right response. Listen: tristarkarate.com/podcasts/

Self-defense is not about proving who is tougher. De-escalate. Create space. Escape. Get help. Use physical skills only when necessary to reach safety. Free Action Plan: tristarkarate.com/bullyplan #SafetyFirst #DeEscalation #ResponsibleSelfDefense #BullyingPrevention

Confidence can be practiced. Help your child rehearse: stay calm, look up, speak clearly, walk away, and find a trusted adult. Keep it short and positive. Free practice ideas: tristarkarate.com/bullyplan #ConfidentKids #PracticeMakesBrave #BullyingPrevention #ParentingTools

New Tri-Star Podcast episode: Delayed gratification isn’t deprivation—it’s making intentional choices that move you toward your long-term goals. Pick ONE small “wait for it” win this week. Listen: tristarkarate.com/podcasts/

When contacting the school: • be specific • share facts and evidence • ask for the next step • follow up in writing Free school-contact templates: tristarkarate.com/bullyplan #SchoolCommunication #BullyingPrevention #ParentAdvocacy #StudentSafety #ForgingFutureLeaders

If bullying may be happening, document: date/time, location, names, witnesses, what happened, evidence, and who received the report. Free documentation guide: tristarkarate.com/bullyplan #BullyingPrevention #DocumentTheFacts #SchoolCommunication #ParentingResources

New Tri-Star Podcast episode: Confidence isn’t something kids are born with—it’s a muscle they build through small wins, consistent reps, and learning to trust themselves. One takeaway: progress > perfection. Listen: tristarkarate.com/podcasts/

Give your child a green light to talk: “You’re not in trouble.” “I’ll listen first.” “We’ll decide the next step together.” If words are hard, use: “I need a one-on-one.” Free guide: tristarkarate.com/bullyplan #GreenLightSystem #BullyingPrevention #ParentingTools #ListenFirst

A child may stay quiet because they fear punishment, embarrassment, an adult overreaction, or believe they should handle it alone. Make it safer to speak up. Learn the Green Light System: tristarkarate.com/bullyplan #BullyingPrevention #ListenFirst #SafeToSpeak

New Tri-Star Podcast episode: If your child is being bullied, “just ignore it” isn’t a plan. One takeaway: document facts + build a “tomorrow” safety plan + contact the school professionally. Listen: tristarkarate.com/podcasts/

You do not wait for a fire to buy an extinguisher. A bullying-response plan works best when your family discusses it before stress is high. Prepare now: tristarkarate.com/bullyplan #BullyingPrevention #PreparedParents #ConfidentKids #FamilyCommunication

Bullying prevention is not about expecting the worst. It is about giving families a calm, practical plan before they need one. Free Zero-Tolerance Bully Action Plan: tristarkarate.com/bullyplan

New Tri-Star Podcast episode: When kids freeze and say “I can’t,” it’s often pressure—not laziness. One takeaway: Use the loop—Name it, Normalize it, Next Rep. Listen: tristarkarate.com/podcasts/

New Tri-Star Podcast episode: If your child wants to do well but struggles to focus, martial arts can train the same “executive function” skills they need for school. Listen: tristarkarate.com//podcasts/

New Tri-Star Podcast episode: Martial Arts Appreciation Month = real wins beyond belts: coachability, respect, resilience, confidence. Try this today: “What did you learn?” (instead of “Did you win?”) Listen: tristarkarate.com/podcasts/

New Tri-Star Podcast episode: September is Martial Arts Appreciation Month — and training is more than kicks and punches. It builds confidence, character, and community. Listen: tristarkarate.com/podcasts/

Your kids don’t just hear your words—they copy your patterns. New Tri-Star Podcast episode: practical ways to lead at home with consistency, calm communication, resilience, and responsibility. Listen: tristarkarate.com/podcasts/

New Tri-Star Podcast episode: When your kid fails, don’t label it—coach the next rep. One takeaway: Name it → Normalize it → One fix → Next step → Notice effort. Listen: tristarkarate.com/podcasts/

Kids don’t just need confidence — they need character. New Tri-Star Podcast episode: the 3 values that shape future leaders (respect, discipline, integrity) + simple ways to reinforce them at home. Listen: tristarkarate.com/podcasts/