Disturbing Study Sparks New Program at Local School

Local martial arts school Urban Warrior Incorporated has responded to a startling new series of studies that indicate an overweight child rates his or her life as low as that of a young cancer patient. The school's8217;s new Martial Arts Fit Kid program helps kids get healthier with a combination of martial arts, fitness and personal development training. 's8220;I read that study and it hit me that we are in a great position to help these kids,'s8221; said Scott Buendia, the school's8217;s owner. 's8220;For one, we's8217;ll help them lose weight, which is the most important aspect for their physical and mental health. But, let's8217;s face it; learning martial arts greatly reduces the threat of bullies.'s8221;

According to three separate studies, overweight children are far more prone to be bullied and stressed. The results in a study of 5,749 Canadian youngsters echo data from British research and follow a U.S. study published last year in which obese children rated their quality of life as low as young cancer patients's because of teasing and weight-related health problems.

Buendia says, 's8220;Heavy kids tend to isolate themselves because of the fear of being picked on. Then their world becomes food and TV. That makes the problem worse. We have a safe, protected environment at this school. They will not be picked on and they will gain confidence, as they get fit. That's8217;s why we call it the Martial Arts Fit Kid Program.'s8221;

Urban Warrior Incorporated is located at 12570 SW Farmington Road, Beaverton, OR 97005 (inside the Portland Community Ballet). For information call the school at 503-548-3618 or visit their website at www.urbanwarriorinc.com.

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