The “Youth Be Well" Project
The 'Youth Be Well' project is a Project of BBMI that target “Youth facing Societal Barriers” in high risk environments or circumstances. This project is geared towards physical, psychological, spiritual and personal wellness. This project has three distinctive components to it:
1. Engages youth physically, while at the same time challenging their minds
2. Engages youth in mindfulness and self-defense.
3. Engages youth dietary process to align with their mindfulness.
There are three basic functions to this project:
1. Yoga and Breathing.
2. Mixed Martial Arts and Basketball Mixed Martial Arts.
3. Cardiovascular Sports and Exercises.
This Project has three Principles:
1. Self-Respect
2. Integrity
3. Discipline
This Project has three characteristics:
1. Courage
2. Consistency
3. Creativity
This Project has three distinctive Unique components to it:
1. Follow up and follow through
2. Wraparound Services
3. Peer Mentors around the clock
Project duration can be ongoing or time bound, depending upon our assessment and evaluation process and the youth’s level of participation.
Yoga and Breathing
Yoga and mindfulness have been shown to improve both physical and mental health in school-age children (ages 6 to 12). Yoga improves balance, strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity in children. Yoga and mindfulness offer psychological benefits for children as well.
Mixed Martial Arts and Basketball Mixed Martial Arts
Teaching children how to protect themselves against bullying or other attacks is important but too often overlooked. Practicing martial arts, however, is a great way to learn self-defence. It not only allows children to protect themselves but teaches them essential principles and values like hard work and perseverance.
Cardiovascular Sports and Exercises
Regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as: Heart disease. Cancer. Type 2 diabetes
