JUDO AS AN ALTERNATIVE INTERVENTION MODEL TO PREVENT BULLYING AT SCHOOLS: A PILOT STUDY.

This pilot study investigates the effectiveness of a school judo program as an alternative intervention model for bullying prevention. Conducted with 61 schoolchildren aged 10 to 13, the study employed psychological tests and a structured judo curriculum to assess changes in anxiety levels, bullying roles, and psychological traits. Results revealed a significant reduction in situational anxiety and a trend towards decreased personal anxiety among participants.