Going Bananas

When children are grabbed or forced to do something against their will, they must know to take the steps necessary to let others know they're being abducted.

Children can do this by yelling "Help me! This is not my Mother/Father!" "This person is trying to kill me!" Children should also be taught not to be taken without a struggle or without attempting to get free. In most Martial Arts schools this process is called controlled struggle, or "going bananas." Students learn how to use mobility and leverage to avoid being taken. In short, children learn how to get physical in a controlled way.

While there may be times when children are unable to struggle, it's critical for them to at least attempt to go bananas as loud as visibly possible.

Going Bananas Scenarios

Scenario 1

You're walking down the street when a man grabs you and tries to pull you in his car. What would you do?

Scenario 2

A man tries to pick you up from the theater by saying he's been asked by your parents to bring you home. What would you do?

Scenario 3

You're in the park playing when more than one person tries to grab you. What would you do?

Scenario 4

As you're walking in your neighborhood, a man tries to pull you into his house. what would you do?

Scenario 5

A man posing as a police officer or store detective tries to grab your hand and take you some place. What would you do?

Let NAK Martial Arts Center help! We continually teach our students about staying safe in our children's self defense clinics as well as our regular children's martial arts program. Call us today at 480-632-7833 schedule a FREE PRIVATE LESSON