The Phoenix Project

At Bushido...EVERYBODY is SOMEBODY

No Teen should feel so threatened that they should contemplate suicide. Join us on Thursdays at 5:30 and we’ll teach you how to save a life.

Who: Suicidal/Depressed Teens and Kids ages 11-19

What: “It Gets Better” Self-Defense Class and Support Group for Bullied and Suicidal Teens and kids

Where:Our Durham Location

When: Thursdays at 5:30

Why: Because we care

Teen Support Group/Self Defense Program

You Are Not Alone

This is a free program that gives LGBT depressed at risk youth ages 11-19 Free martial arts lessons. But that is not the main focus of the group. We want to foster a safe, confidential, judgement free zone where kids can come share their problems and get help, have people their own age to talk to about life in general while getting advice from older experienced people as well to help build self confidence and help deal with any issues that come up during the crucial years of middle and high school.

This program is for anyone in the impacted age group who feels isolated, depressed or suicidal due to bullying and harrassment.

The main focus is to help prevent suicides and depression in our youth

Depresson is a bad thing, and becomes harder to combat the longer it sets in. By having a group that supports each other and talk about their problems we hope to prevent those feeling of depression as much as possible so that they don't lead to darker and more drastic thoughts and actions

* Disclaimer: We are not Licensed Therapist, Counselors,or any of the sort, and don't claim to be. We are simply doing our part to help

Account

Outstanding Samurai

for the month of December

Congratulations Henry!!!

I've chosen Henry Sells as the Outstanding Samurai this month for several reason. Henry gives 100% when he is training. His Judo is improving tremendously and it's quite obvious that he has Bushido in his blood, but.... the main reason i choose Henry this month is this... at 14 years old, as president of the National Jr Honors Society, Henry was instrumental in organizing a fund raising event which helped raise over 1600.00 for a girl at his school who was diagnosed with Leukemia and Diabetes. I'm extremely proud of Henry. It's this sort of selflessness, compassion and spirit that is the heart of Bushido Judo School. On top of all this... Henry also manages to make excellent grades as well as play other sports at school. I'm looking for great things from Henry in the future, A fine example to his peers.

Henry...You are an excellent example of the vision I have for Bushido. Continue to represent us well at Home, School and in the Community!

A True Samurai Warrior!!
Go Bushido!!!

- Sensei Darian Stokes