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Nicole Bengiveno/The New York Times Keith Cummings said bullying “definitely played a major role” in his niece’s death. By MATT FLEGENHEIMER Published: January 3, 2012 Amanda Cummings was not shy about her interests: animals and poetry, shopping and Katy Perry music, summer afternoons by the swimming pool and excursions to Manhattan, where she hoped to live some day. Amanda Cummings, 15, died six days after a witness saw her jump in front of a bus. But in the days and weeks before her death, her family said, Amanda, 15, often concealed what some friends seemed to know: she was being bullied, in person and on Facebook, by peers from her Staten Island high school. Amanda died Monday at Staten Island University Hospital, six days after being struck by a southbound Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus on Hylan Boulevard in Dongan Hills, Staten Island. A witness saw her jump in front of the bus around 7:30 p.m., and she was carrying a suicide note in her pocket, the...

One of the missions of my school, is to help every child I can deal with the issue of bullying.  We cover in class, it's part of our school curriculum, I do free workshops for children and adults and I do several presentations in the local schools throughout the year. I am a BIG believer in how the karate , or the martial arts for that matter, can help most children learn to deal with bullies.  While there is something to learn how to block and strike, more importantly, karate gives children the confidence to stand up, ignore or just plain walk away from bullies. If you don't believe me, check out the article below; just another successful school that addresses bullying head on and helps kids deal with this important issue. By Amanda Perez FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The kids at Fresno Ultimate Martial Arts may be small, but the lessons they're learning there are having a giant impact. Seven-year-old Makayla Bea has been enrolled the martial arts studio since kinde...

A new law was recently put into effect in New Jersey, after a boy killed himself after being taunted. The video below talks about this new law. What do you think? I honestly believe we ALL share in the responsibility of preventing bullying from happening! My mission is to help prevent as many kids as possible not be bullied. Please make a donation to our foundation so that we can continue our work! Sensei Chris Feldt Samurai Karate Studio Columbia, SC 29229 803-462-9425

Joanna Dolgoff, M.D. Pediatrician, Child Obesity Specialist, and Author of Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right! The perception surrounding obesity is that it's caused by a lack of exercise and overeating, however, the condition is often driven by other factors, one of which is bullying. Bullying can spell serious trouble for children's health. Overweight kids are targeted more frequently, often while in gym class or playing sports, creating a vicious cycle that makes it more difficult for them to lose weight. Adding insult to injury, many times, children who are not good at dealing with their emotions become emotional eaters as well. These children are also more likely than others to have an ongoing chronic illness later in life, Irish researchers said recently. The research team used a sample of 8,568 nine-year-old children and their families from Growing Up in Ireland -- the National Longitudinal Study of Children. Children completed surveys at school and...

This video was produced by Committee For Children.

Below are two sites that offer statistics on bullying and cyber bullying! Facts about Bullying Facts about Cyber Bullying Sensei Chris Feldt Samurai Karate Studio 803-462-9425

The below tips are designed to help today's parents get more involved in their children's "CYBER" life. Know who, what, where and when your children are on the computer and be assertive in understanding the culture of the internet. Learn. Unannounced, sit down with your children and say, "Teach me something." Gauge their reaction. Go through your computer's web history every other day. Establish consequences for your children if they clear the history so that you can't see what they have been searching. Read their text messages/e-mails. You will likely receive resistance from this, but Driscoll says that this is where you need to be less of a buddy and more of a parent. Remind your kids about stranger danger; they don't need to accept every friend request they get on their social networking sites. Know any and all of your kids' usernames and passwords. Follow your kids' posts (Facebook) /tweets (Twitter). Keep the computer in a com...

Visit these sites for helpful information and tips for parents who have a child that is being bullied. Why You Shouldn’t Say “Just Walk Away” How to Inspire Your Kid to be a Leader in a Positive Way How to Help Your Child Advocate for Him or Herself with the School Counselor NBC- Dateline: My Kid Would Never Bully Sensei Chris Feldt Samurai Karate Studio Columbia, SC 29229 803-462-9425

Look at the latest facts concerning bullying. Scary! According to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 out of 10 students report being bullied during their school days. 160,000 students miss school every day due to fear of being picked on or beaten up by a bully. Approximately 2 out of 10 students are scared throughout the school day. 58% have not told their parents about an online bullying incident. 56% of students have personally witnessed some type of bullying at school. 42% of students have bullied online; 1 in 4 had it happen more than once. 21% of students received mean or threatening e-mail or other messages. We ALL need to take responsibility and report bullying when we see it or communicate to school administrators and teachers.

The following tips are provided by The Bully Project group, that are specifically targeting students. Middle School and High School What to Do in the Moment When You’re Being Bullied What to Do When You’re the Bystander How to: Strengthen Your School’s Bullying Policy Combatting Bullying Against LGBT Teens- Watch the NOH8 Video Grade School and Middle School How to Respond to Online Insults Old Friend vs. New Friend Tension in Middle School Check out more great video tips at If you or someone you know is struggling with being bullied at school, we are here to help.  Please call us at 803-462-9425 .  We will work with you privately for FREE or for a small donation to our foundation. This is what we do, and we are good at it! Sensei Chris Feldt Samurai Karate Studio Columbia, SC 29229 803-462-9425

The Bully Project film is a new feature-length documentary that follows "a year in the life" of America's bullying crisis, and offers an intimate look at how bullying has touched the lives of five kids and their families. About the Film SYNOPSIS Directed by Sundance and Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Lee Hirsch, The Bully Project is a beautifully cinematic, character-driven documentary. At its heart are those with huge stakes in this issue whose stories each represent a different facet of America’s bullying crisis. The Bully Project follows five kids and families over the course of a school year. Stories include two families who have lost children to suicide and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14-year-old daughter who has been incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus. With an intimate glimpse into homes, classrooms, cafeterias and principals’ offices, the film offers insight into the often cruel world of the lives of bullied children. As teachers, adminis...