Description of technique:
1. Make Friends. Treat the bully as a friend instead of an enemy.
2. Use Humor. Turn a threatning or scary situation into a funny one.
3. Walk Away. Don't get into it - just walk away.
4. Use Cleverness. Use your creative imagination to resolve conflict.
5. Agree with Bully. Let insults go - without fighting back.
6. Refuse to Fight. The winner of the fight is the one who avoids it.
7. Stand up to Bully. Stick up for yourself. Just say "No!" to bullying.
8. Scream/Yell. A powerful shout can end conflict before it starts.
9. Ignore the Threats. Be like a tree - bend with the wind.
10. Use Authority. Call the proper authority to help you.
11. Reason with Bully. Use the most powerful tool you have - your brain.
12. Take a Fighting Stance. This is ususally the last ditch effort if all else fails.

The 12 Ways mentioned above are taught in conjunction with our Martial Arts program at Street Safe Self-Defense and Personal Development. The 12 Ways listed give the individual the opportunity to stop conflict before it becomes one. While having the confidence to defend oneself physically and the ability to avoid conflict and to resolve it without resorting to physical means.