Austin McDaniel is a 14-year old boy from Indiana who loves video games and electric guitar. He gets good grades, has loving parents, and is kind to others. On one fateful day in September 2012, he had his dignity ripped away by a heartless bully who viscously assaulted him at school in front of his peers. Austin was choked from behind and subsequently knocked unconscious by a barrage of punches to the face...all of which was caught on camera by the school's security surveillance system. After seeing the footage of the assault, Rener Gracie reached out to the McDaniel family to invite them to come to California so that Austin could rebuild what was taken from him during the attack. They accepted the offer, and in this short documentary you will witness the transformation that took place over a single week of intensive training (20+ hours of instruction) at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in June of 2013. Before the assault, Austin didn't think it was possible for someone to be kind, courteous, and respectful while ALSO being strong, confident, and assertive. Now he knows otherwise. Learning Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has given him the confidence to take a stand against bullies and the technique to defend himself non-violently should he ever need to. Every time a child commits suicide as a result of bullying, it could have been avoided. Please help us save lives by sharing this video with parents everywhere. To learn how you can empower your child from home, or to find a Certified Gracie Bullyproof Training Center near you, visit http://www.GracieUniversity.com Special thanks to Bob Black, Hyperfly Productions and www.DoOrDie.com Editing and Cinematography by Joseph Renteria Songs by: Mononome: http://soundcloud.com/mononome http://www.purple-planet.com/ Music by Dan-O at DanoSongs.com www.incompetech.com

It's been 5 years since Austin McDaniel was brutally assaulted by bully at a middle school in Indiana. After Ryron and Rener brought him to Torrance for one week of BULLYPROOF training, he never got bullied again, and you won't BELIEVE how he's doing now! To watch the original full Austin 1-week Transformation Video, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8isR_Y-kfk http://www.BullyproofSummerCamp.com - 5-day Bullyproof Summer Camps at over 20 Certified Training Centers worldwide. Find your location and enroll your child today! http://www.GracieUniversity.com - Find a Certified Training Center near you, or learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu from anywhere in the world! Registration is free and the first three lessons are unlocked for your instant viewing! http://www.Facebook.com/GracieUniversity http://www.instagram.com/GracieUniversityHQ http://www.Twitter.com/RenerGracie http://www.Twitter.com/RyronGracie http://www.Facebook.com/AcaiRootsPage

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http://www.BullyproofSummerCamp.com - Save Your Child's Spot Today! The Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp will be offered at Gracie University Headquarters and at select Certified Training Centers around the world! Although the camp price and exact dates vary by locations, the camp will take place Monday through Friday from 9am to 12pm. Available for children between the ages of 6 and 13, no experience is necessary to participate in the camp and it usually sells out several months in advance. For this event, families will fly in from all over the world. At our last camp, there were over 100 attendees, and the camp sold out several months in advance. Don't miss out on the chance to have your child hang out with Ryron, Rener, and the rest of the Gracie University family for a jam-packed week of fun, confidence building, and character development! To read a touching article about a lifelong bullying victim who was transformed since the inception of the Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp, click here: http://www.thepostgame.com/features/201108/real-it-gets-victims-schoolyard-bullying-can-fight-back-help-ufc-royalty Unshakable Confidence with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu At the foundation of the Gracie Bullyproof program is the belief that a confident child is a "bullyproof" child. By giving children the non-violent self-defense skills to neutralize the violent physical attack of an aggressive bully, we give them the unshakable confidence needed to verbally address bullies and defeat them WITHOUT violence. The Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp is specifically designed for kids between the ages of 6 and 13. No previous experience is necessary to participate. We will divide all the kids by age and experience level, and we will conduct multiple simultaneous seminars for each group to ensure that all kids are getting the best possible training. There will be several certified instructors overseeing each group so that all children will get hands-on instruction and instant feedback on their progress. Regardless of age or experience level, your child will have a blast! Verbal Self-defense Training Not every child will get in a fist fight in their life, but at one point or another, every child will be the target of verbal harassment. Although difficult to detect, verbal bullying is far more common and, in many cases, more damaging than physical harassment. And the worst part is that the harassment often comes from their so-called "friends." To ensure your child is ready for this inevitable reality, a large portion of the camp is dedicated to teaching your child how to identify and defend against verbal bullies. We will have in depth discussions on the psychology of bullying, verbal harassment in particular, and we will use role-playing exercise to learn and reinforce time-tested verbal assertiveness strategies that your child can use to defeat verbal bullies who target them, at school and in life. Fun and Fitness for All Ages Most kids don't like to "work out," but every kid likes to have fun. Every day we will pay tons of games conduct a series of "animal exercise" routines designed to give your child a full-body workout while teaching them that fitness can be fun! Character Development & Drug Defense The connection we develop with the camp participants is so strong, that if we only prepare them to deal with bullies, we would not be maximizing our time together. To ensure that your child experiences the most powerful transformation possible, spend a significant amount of time discussing critical topics such as drug defense, child abduction prevention, and character development. Our hope is that by earning your child's respect and admiration, we can form a unique bond that will help us ensure that your child is ready for life beyond the playground. Free Gracie T-Shirt (At Headquarters Only) Every child who participates in the Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp will receive a free Gracie t-shirt along with their Gracie Bullyproof Certificate of Completion at graduation! Space is VERY limited - Save your spot today! To register by phone, please call (310) 893-0400, or learn more about the camp or to register online, go to http://www.BullyproofSummerCamp.com - Mat space is limited and this year's camp will sell out just like last year's. To guarantee your child's spot, register today! Please keep in mind that this Bullyproof Summer Camp is 100% refundable. If you sign up now, but something comes up and your child is unable to attend, simply let us know one week before the camp and we'll gladly refund your money. http://www.BullyproofSummerCamp.com

Every child experiences bullying, but not every is equipped with the tools to overcome it. The Gracie Bullyproof program empowers children with the non-violent techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and the verbal assertiveness strategies to neutralize bullying before it spirals out of control. A confident child is a Bullyproof child! Find a Certified Training Center near you to begin preparing your child for life, the Gracie way! http://www.GracieUniversity.com Please SUBSCRIBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNMZWa1QP42jHrmmzayFEeg?view_as=subscriber

On September 10, 2019, 12-year-old Luis was violently assaulted at Lakeland Middle School in Florida. Upon seeing the video, Ryron and Rener Gracie invited Luis and his family to California for one week of intensive Gracie Bullyproof jiu-jitsu training at Gracie University headquarters. The family accepted the offer, and exactly 36 days after the incident they made it to Jiu-jitsu Heaven. This video documents their experience. A VERY special thanks to everyone who donated to make this possible. Not only did Luis get the training that will change his life forever, but your donations made it possible for the family to enjoy several other memorable experiences, including that trip to Disneyland! 🙏🏼 With the surplus of funds raised we will be able to sponsor 3 bullying victims to attend this year’s Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp (July 20-24 at Gracie University HQ). To be considered for this sponsorship please send an email with your child’s story to info@gracieuniversity.com, and we will select the sponsorship recipients in the coming months. For more info about the camp, visit http://BullyproofSummerCamp.com. 🙏🏼 Find a Certified Gracie Bullyproof Training Center, or learn the entire program from home at http://www.GracieUniversity.com. Please SUBSCRIBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNMZWa1QP42jHrmmzayFEeg?view_as=subscriber For Ryron and Rener’s favorite Acai on the planet check out http://www.AcaiRoots.com