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Schools - Rock & Water Anti-Bullying

A Hong Kong survey in 2008 revealed 5 out of 10 students aged 6 - 24 admitted to bullying & 9 out of 10 witnessed bullying at school.

Bonza Pie are proud to bring to Asia the internationally acclaimed Rock and Water program. Originating from Holland Rock & Water address bullying using fun fitness games to enhance young people’s ability to stand strong both physically and mentally. This unique program can be adapted for any age or group.

Research shows that if people learn while having fun their brains process the learning at a deeper level. Young people experience Rock & Water as fun and playful; yet gain valuable insight into themselves and others.

The exercises in Rock and Water are constantly linked with mental and social skills. At times we need to stand firm like a rock – at times we need to flow like water…

Based on martial arts and self-defence; however, self-defence is not seen as the goal but rather the process that will be used to develop mental and social skills. The coherence between attentive, physical exercise and inner, personal growth is a personal (and spiritual) experience.

The Rock & Water program is a ‘psycho-physical’ orientated assertiveness and anti-bullying program that enhances young people’s ability to stand strong both physically and mentally. It presents extremely unique therapeutic lessons that address bullying using fun, competitive and action oriented lessons and activities. The focus is on developing new skills and coping strategies.

This unique framework of exercises and ideas aim to assist boys and girls in becoming aware of their purpose and motivation in life. Topics covered in Rock and Water include intuition, body language, mental strength, empathetic feeling and positive feeling. Further discussion topics cover bullying, sexual harassment, homophobia, life goals and desires.

The aim of the ten-week program is to enhance young people’s:

Self esteem and help them develop a suit of armour of resiliency:
Self confidence:
Self awareness;
Awareness of their own and others personal space;
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills;
Ability to deal with strong emotions and stay calm;
Ability to effectively ignore bullies;
Ability to effectively walk away with strength from bullies

The entire approach and didactics at the development of communicative skills that teach boys and girls to keep company with each other in a respectful manner.

Bess is one of the only certified facilitators in Asia and Bonza Pie is the only Hong Kong company offering this program for you. Please contact us if you would like to book a Rock and Water Workshop Package or if you would like to find out more.