Bullies, Friends & TaeKwonDo

Tommy Book Series: Book 2

Follow the heart warming story of protagonist Tommy, as he navigates the chaotic world of childhood, and overcomes his own fears to find a creative non-violent way to help his friends with the school bullies. With a little help from his Taekwondo classmates and wise Grand Master, Tommy learns to use the principles and philosophy of Taekwondo to find his self-confidence, overcome his struggles, and even make a few unexpected friends along the way.

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“As a practicing martial artist for over 20 years, I know just how powerful learning a skill like this can be for your physical & spiritual wellbeing. Taekwondo is about so much more than just punching and kicking. It nurtures the seeds of self-confidence, perseverance, respect, courtesy, focus, self-control and inner strength in the hearts of it's students, and it makes the world a better, kinder and safer place to be. ”

-Master Dr. Kathleen M. Favaloro, DC, PT and 5th Dan Black Belt-

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Dr. Kathleen M. Favaloro, DC, PT

Author, Taekwondo 5th Dan Black Belt, Chiropractor & Physical Therapist.


In addition to writing children’s books and books on how to keep your spine safe and healthy, Dr. Kathleen M. Favaloro, DC, PT, manages her own Holistic Chiropractic and Physical Therapy practice in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. In 2022 she and her husband, Christopher Vought, earned their 5th degree black belts in Taekwondo at the Martial Arts Institute of the Berkshires (MAIB), where they both teach.

Dr. Favaloro’s interest in martial arts began in Japan, where she earned a brown belt in Judo as a Rotary Exchange Student.

In 2000, after more than 20 years away from the martial arts, Dr. Favaloro found Grand Master Thomas R. Brown (MAIB’s 7th degree black belt instructor and founder) and began taking Taekwondo as a means to recover from a broken back and spinal cord injury.

"With this book, I’m hoping to inspire young children everywhere to fall in love with martial arts as a means of expressing themselves, strengthening their minds and their bodies, and learning a lifelong skill that will help guide them, inspire them and keep them safe today and as they grow up!"

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What Readers Are Saying

We all know that bullying is a real problem. Martial Arts like Taekwondo teach young people (and adults) how to have the courage to stand up to bullying without using any combat arts. The philosophy is so well explained in this book, and kids will love the hero, his friends, and ultimately, the bullies. When kids realize that bullies are acting the way they are to survive, basing their behaviors on poor adult role models, it becomes possible for them to stand their ground and follow the lesson they've been taught. This is a heartwarming book that will give encouragement to anyone who has experienced bullying. Some Taekwondo, or other martial art, will definitely make a difference. Great job Dr. Kathleen!

Anna K.

This is a sweet tale about the courage it requires to turn a bully into a friend. Using the teachings of Taekwondo as inspiration, Tommy befriends the friendless, looks out for the underdog, and learns how to harness the help of loving adults to deal with a bully without being a bully himself. In the process, he makes some new friends and develops confidence in his own ability to "never be abusive or offensive" which is one of the tenets of what he is learning in his Taekwondo classes. Younger children will appreciate the multitude of colorful illustrations that will help with reading comprehension.

Lynnae

Bullies, Friends and Taekwondo is a wonderful book that illustrates lessons in friendship for children who may struggle with a class bully. Tommy, with guidance from his parents and Taekwondo teacher, learns how to manage a tough situation and make a friend while doing so. This is a great read for any parent looking for guidance around the courage it takes to make and keep new friends. Taekwondo provides the right framework for action to be taken by your child. The lessons are so clear and convincing - knowledge of martial arts not needed.

Amazon reader

Kathleen made this book so good that my 9 yr old loved finishing it. Every kid these days has a bully but the author teaches to look at it with a different lense. A bully might have issues that home or just needs a friend. Highly recommend all have this book in their shelves.

Nadia K.

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5 Things Your Children Will Learn from this book:

Bullies, Friends and Taekwondo

1. Being kind can be a powerful way to transform a difficult situation.

2. Being brave, staying calm and standing up for yourself or for others can be scary, but may inspire others to do the same.

3. Being a friend is more satisfying than being a bully.

4. Sometimes, bullies are acting mean to hide their own fears or insecurities or because someone else is mean to them...

5. Taekwondo is about so much more than punching and kicking.

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What You'll Find Inside This Book

Bullies, Friends and Taekwondo is a heartwarming story
that demonstrates the transformative power of Taekwondo

This book is fun and inspiring and will help build your child's self-confidence as they follow Tommy on his journey to overcome his fears and challenges.

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  • Will Tommy be able to over come his fear and help solve the problem with the school bullies?
  • What does Tommy learn from his wise Taekwondo Grandmaster ?
  • Tommy has to think fast when confronted with 3 bullies simultaneously. Can he escape?
  • Why do some people become bullies and can they ever change?

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