tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.comments2019-12-04T21:26:29.576-05:00Girls' LEAPGirls' LEAP Self-Defensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075236833938309226noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-10088904320391736442015-06-18T09:37:40.377-04:002015-06-18T09:37:40.377-04:00It was an honor to work with Jenny when I was a Te...It was an honor to work with Jenny when I was a Teaching Woman at LEAP back in 2012. Even back then, her incredible deep thinking and diligence came through. So I am not at all surprised to hear of her accomplishments and that she is on the way to achieve amazing things. Jenny, you taught me so much (when I was just about the age you are now), and I am SO proud of you! Rachel Winsbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-8588210051326188702014-12-04T05:04:07.630-05:002014-12-04T05:04:07.630-05:00I admire the valuable information you offer in you...I admire the valuable information you offer in your articles. I will bookmark your blog and have my children check up here often. I am quite sure they will learn lots of new stuff here than anybody else!<br /><a href="http://www.tootifruity.com/" rel="nofollow">teen chat</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127148985302231303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-33437004393208156182014-08-10T09:15:05.729-04:002014-08-10T09:15:05.729-04:00I was very pleased to find this site.I wanted to t...I was very pleased to find this site.I wanted to thank you for this great read!! 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Staying alert will surely keep you away from being a victim of whatever malicious or violent circumstances. Don’t lose your focus and be very cautious.Ezra Hamiltonhttp://www.safeandcertified.com/whmis-training-online.aspnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-78189235075188962362012-03-16T06:27:44.140-04:002012-03-16T06:27:44.140-04:00Nice informative post. Thanks for sharing. Teens n...Nice informative post. Thanks for sharing. Teens need to learn many things while travelling through the life stage of adolescence. Destructive relationships during the teen years may destroy the whole life. Teens whose parents talk to them about dating are better prepared and happier. <a href="http://www.datersed.com/" rel="nofollow">Parenting Coach</a>ParentTeenCoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01320773791445248700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-31580954124686919132011-08-22T10:09:19.058-04:002011-08-22T10:09:19.058-04:00Is it that girls are becoming more violent, or is ...Is it that girls are becoming more violent, or is the violence among girls finally being recognized and treated like it is with boys, with arrest and incarceration?Girls' LEAP Self-Defensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075236833938309226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-49730459803527502622011-07-20T16:52:25.790-04:002011-07-20T16:52:25.790-04:00Great post! I find this true even with my daughter...Great post! I find this true even with my daughter, who is 1 year old.Tracey Westgatehttp://www.girlsleap.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-20729265392928861472011-03-15T15:47:29.586-04:002011-03-15T15:47:29.586-04:00Awesome post! Thank you!Awesome post! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-89363270376004003842011-01-12T08:58:00.207-05:002011-01-12T08:58:00.207-05:00Love this-you captured it beautifully!Love this-you captured it beautifully!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-74766565483992240332010-11-07T13:27:04.251-05:002010-11-07T13:27:04.251-05:00After watching the videos and reading the blogs I ...After watching the videos and reading the blogs I realize how this program can reach out to girls who need this program. They or their family members have been through more than I can even imagine and how prevalent sexual assault is. I am happy to be learning self defense and how lucky I have been to have the life I have had. I hope to spread the message about being able to take care of yourself and to be proud of who you are and how to not be afraid. This organization teaches girls skills that they will use for their entire lives, and I am happy to promote this organization to friends and families in need.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005513576415387742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-71265420772657060872010-11-07T11:07:03.825-05:002010-11-07T11:07:03.825-05:00I feel bad saying this but I wasn't surprised ...I feel bad saying this but I wasn't surprised at all by the statistics. Where I grew up it was not uncommon for me to hear about women and girls being sexually harrased, assaulted, and abused. People treated women with very little respect. But do you know what got me through? It was the fact that women are stronger than what men or other women think. I had great role models, women that tried to teach me that we have a voice and an incredible power and will to defend ourselves. Sometimes things seem hopeless but I am happy to see that organizations like Girls' LEAP are trying to make it better for girls.NO!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-45574072028811141052010-11-06T23:19:42.362-04:002010-11-06T23:19:42.362-04:00girlsLEAP rock!girlsLEAP rock!yo!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-29194921716162200012010-11-06T21:35:40.052-04:002010-11-06T21:35:40.052-04:00Creating a dialogue about bullying, especially amo...Creating a dialogue about bullying, especially among girls aged 8-18, is necessary. In high school, I was never bullied or bullied anyone (I was luckily a very confident 15-year-old and therefore not an easy target), but I knew kids, especially girls, who could be horribly cruel to others, especially on the internet. In school, when my classmates were bullied, bystanders usually didn't know that they could stand up to the bullies and say something, and those who did know were often too afraid of the repercussions to do so. I think that it is wonderful that Girls Leap has taken the initiative in educating girls about bullying, especially since some schools are trying to downsize the problem. Just having the knowledge that your single voice can stop a bully is empowering in itself.JCR11noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-55898163333070163202010-11-06T19:28:01.889-04:002010-11-06T19:28:01.889-04:00It's astounding that with statistics like thes...It's astounding that with statistics like these, Boston Public Schools maintain such negligent policies towards sexual assault and harassment, bullying - policies that only empower those responsible. These are all serious issues that most certainly do not belong at schools. The fact that the people with the most power to make a difference - teachers, principles - remain bystanders for the most part is in my opinion, embarrassing to say the least. This is exactly why programs like Girls' LEAP are so important - because someone needs to show these kids that bullying is not normal or alright. That they can and should do something when they feel threatened. It seems to me that one of things Girl's LEAP does so well is teaching girls to find their voice and become their own best advocates. I know that the lesson that has resonated with me most after taking self-defense class is that every one of us, big or small, shy or outgoing, every one of us is strong - so much stronger than we realize. We just have to know it.a Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08536053853205494827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-14484078232471611982010-11-06T18:52:21.449-04:002010-11-06T18:52:21.449-04:00One of the things that impresses me most about Gir...One of the things that impresses me most about Girls' LEAP is they bring this issue to the forefront - that no action is an action. That not only is every one of us is worth it, but that we must believe it, too. That not only must we respect others, but also respect ourselves enough to say, "no," especially because self defense doesn't only mean protecting our physical boundaries.a Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08536053853205494827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-89083253575396293392010-11-06T17:15:33.507-04:002010-11-06T17:15:33.507-04:00What I find really admirable is the assertion that...What I find really admirable is the assertion that all girls are worth defending. I fully agree with this statement, but the sad fact of the matter is that there are many girls who do not believe it of themselves. It is heartening to see that Girls' LEAP puts a focus on this. Inner strength may not depend on outer strength, but in discovering their outer strength, girls can learn to rally their inner strength. In watching the videos and reading the articles on this blog, I've clearly seen how Girls' LEAP has made a difference in the lives of so many girls.W13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-73544282350877854552010-11-06T16:29:21.878-04:002010-11-06T16:29:21.878-04:00Personally, I see LEAP as a great program that can...Personally, I see LEAP as a great program that can immensely help girls in dangerous situations as well as in boosting their confidence. I agree that girls "need safe spaces to explore their identity" which LEAP achieves. Through LEAP, girls learn how to be able to defend themselves through hitting, kicking, as well as through their verbal skills. By the training that LEAP offers, girls discover new things about themselves, they may achieve what they think was not possible, and find themselves seeing themselves as well as life in a different perspective.Crystallinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-21243936240933842132010-11-06T15:39:31.508-04:002010-11-06T15:39:31.508-04:00Whether she is 8 or 48, every woman needs the tool...Whether she is 8 or 48, every woman needs the tool to realize, accept and display her confidence and strength. Through Girls LEAP, women learn about their inner strengths, defense skills to maximize their physical strength, and self-empowerment through increased confidence and positive relationships. Traci’s story, featured on Youtube’s girlLEAPsters channel, is a testament to how Girl LEAP empowers girls and women physically, psychologically and emotionally. By developing positive relationships with Girls LEAP colleagues and learning how to physically and verbally defend herself, Traci overcame the shock of being raped at four years old and now empowers young girls with defense skills and confidence. Girls LEAP changed not only Traci’s life but also young girls and women touched by Traci’s incredible, inspiring story. Truly, Girls LEAP program holds true to its mission by teaching every woman that she is worth it.HLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-83308579438427234902010-11-06T00:03:15.115-04:002010-11-06T00:03:15.115-04:00Coming from a background where violence was the or...Coming from a background where violence was the order of the day and abuse a common place, I think that girlsLEAP is the best program I have been acquainted with. By being in this self-defense class, I have learned that a two letter word that is paid little or no attention has a profound effect in a possibly dangerous situation. I have come to realize that NO is not just a no, it is a boundary setter and possibly a life saver. This self defense class simulates possible real life scenarios and teaches how to react to each situations. The lessons that are learned from this class definitely transcends beyond classroom and I am happy that I am now more knowledgeable about how to protect myself.Chri Chrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-43896896832993192402010-11-05T23:19:09.628-04:002010-11-05T23:19:09.628-04:00I think the statistics are very eye-opening. I am ...I think the statistics are very eye-opening. I am from the Boston area but have lived a relatively more sheltered life so I never realized how high the statistics actually were. I think the goals of Girls' LEAP are very admirable and also very realistic. I think physical strength is important but I'm glad that Girls' LEAP considers the mental and emotional mindset of girls as well. While physical strength is helpful, it can only lead a person so far. A person can only be healthy if she is grounded in her own mental strength, in the ability to be confident in herself and understand that she is powerful both inside and out. Therefore, concentrating on both aspects makes for a stronger program that can lead girls farther.Someone wishing to commentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-4652699521689639912010-11-05T23:14:56.855-04:002010-11-05T23:14:56.855-04:00I think the statistics presented are most eye-open...I think the statistics presented are most eye-opening. I am actually from the Boston area but have lived a relatively more sheltered life. Though I've always been vaguely aware of the situations that occur in the Boston area, I never realized just how high the statistics actually were. I think Girls' LEAP has very wonderful goals and agree that girls are worth it. I like that Girls' LEAP concentrates on the emotional and the mental in addition to the physical. While the physical is helpful, the mental and emotional aspects (feeling confident and powerful) are crucial to a healthy mindset. The physical only takes people so far. In many cases, it's not enough. I also think physical strength does not always equate to a powerful person. A person who is confident and in control of her desires is at least equally powerful and sometimes even more powerful than a person who can act physically. At the same time, it's important for girls to know that they have strength regardless of their physique.Someone wishing to commentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-19731800857338304262010-11-05T20:22:53.813-04:002010-11-05T20:22:53.813-04:00After watching the YouTube videos and reading this...After watching the YouTube videos and reading this blog, I notice that there are other people out there like me. People that are not as confident as everyone else is, people who seem to lack the courage necessary to speak up, etc... But, it is great to realize that you are what you think your are not. Girls' LEAP does just that: it brings out the potential in all of its students and gives them the courage and strength to speak what is on their mind. I know how hard it is to overcome your shyness, but learning that you have the power to do so or to defend yourself takes a lot of time, it takes the strength and support of those around you, and it takes confidence, which is sometimes a hard thing to learn. That is why I am so happy that Girls' LEAP enables all of its girls not only to defend themselves physically, but also to find and use their inner strength, confidence and pride, making them happier.EVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5997011160836697892.post-18713676074329859712010-11-05T19:36:00.875-04:002010-11-05T19:36:00.875-04:00While at first the statistics surprised me, thinki...While at first the statistics surprised me, thinking about them more they began to surprise me less. I think it is important to have programs like Girl’s LEAP to show girls that even if bullying, and harassment are so widespread that they should not be accepted as okay or a part of a high school experience. While the physical skills themselves are important, I think the most important thing is learning that they are “worth defending.” I have learned a lot of physical skills in self defense class but I have also learned to say No. Before this class that seemed like something that shouldn’t be hard, but saying it loud enough and with enough confidence to make someone believe it is hard than it seems at first. From the videos on YouTube, I know that I am not alone in thinking that this is an important but also at times challenging skill to learn.JWnoreply@blogger.com