Sensei Jerry Figgiani’s Anti-Bullying Curriculum

Sensei Jerry discusses with the students what a bully is, who is a bully, and who the bullied is.

Lesson Objectives…

1) To review the definition of a bully

2) To discuss how a bully makes you feel

3) How can we react to a bully? using our tools

4) The importance of confidence

Sensei Jerry goes through his proven method of dealing with bullies: his ABCs.

The ABC’s of bullying

What are they, how can they help? Lifelong skills?

The ABCs of bullying are lifelong skills, meaning, they can help all ages at all times if a

problem occurs. Everyone could benefit from the understanding of the ABC’s and how to

use them correctly for non-violent self protection.

The ABC’s of bullying was created to give students simple, yet effective ways to protect

themselves from bullying with using our bodies to look, feel and sound confident. No violent

pushback here!

Steps to remember…

A is for Awareness

B is for Boundaries

C is for Communication, Courage, and Confidence

At the end of this lesson students should be able to define what awareness is

At the end of this lesson students should be able to define what a boundary is

At the end of this lesson students should be able to define what Communication is

At the end of this lesson students should be able to repeat the 3 steps (the abc’s) of

anti-bullying

In this lesson, Sensei Jerry teaches awareness when it comes to bullying and gives the kids a classroom exercise.

At the end of this lesson students should be able to define awareness

At the end of this lesson students should be able to define what physical means

At the end of this lesson students should be able to define Mental awareness

In this lesson, Sensei Jerry shows the importance of maintaining your safe space through setting boundaries and understanding when those boundaries are crossed.

At the end of this lesson students should be able to define what a boundary is

At the end of this lesson students should be able to explain how boundaries help us stay safe

In this session we will discuss …

A ) boundaries - What are they

B ) How to know when boundaries are crossed

C ) What to do when boundaries are crossed

Here, Sensei Jerry talks about the importance of communication while also explaining how it takes confidence and courage to speak up when you or someone you know is being bullied.

At the end of this lesson students should be able to define what communication is

At the end of this lesson students should be able to explain what communications with in ourselves means

At the end of this lesson students should be know and show that the bully is the first person to speak up to

In this session we will discuss …

A) and define Communication

B) Communicate with the bully first, if possible

C) Communicate with others who can help resolve the issue.

Others who should know what is going on (someone of

authority and/or parents and guardians).

Working the ABC’s

Be aware of situations ( as Victim, or Witness, or…)

What boundaries were crossed (why does the victim feel violated,)

Response depends on violation

Who do we communicate with, when, what will this communication do for me?

Do for the Bully? Do for the group?

In This Section We Will …

Look at various ways to utilize the “ABC’s of Anti-Bullying”