Rock and Water is a martial arts based anti bullying and self esteem program, developed to target teenage boys but also easily applied to teenage girls as well. The program use s psycho-physical didactics, which means that the physical starting point is a basis for teaching and learning mental and social skills. The program is very physical but also brings in group discussion times as well. Boys find this program very rewarding and gain a sense of self control and self confidence from participating in the program.

Duration: The ideal way this program runs is one session per week, 2 hours per session, total 8-10 weeks. A school term is ideal.

Participants: This program is best suited to a single sex group of young people. The program can aimed at young people who have anger management issues but is also a very valuable tool for the victims of bullying. The best outcomes can be achieved with a mix of students with different needs. 8-10 young people is the ideal size group.

Needs: Rock and Water really must have a large space to be effective a school gym or dance studio space is ideal. Classrooms are not suitable as often this means desks must be moved at the start and finish of the lesson and these items present a hazard during the teaching of the class. All other materials for the course are supplied buy us.

Other info: The course is run by two qualified Rock and Water facilitators and can be individually tailored to a school specific needs for outcomes ie; if they want to reduce bullying in school or raise self confidence.