Make An Impact

Keeping our Kids Safe

Empowering children to stand strong against bullying.

Make An Impact

Keeping our Kids Safe

Empowering children to stand strong against bullying.

ABOUT US

ShieldUp: Empower Kids Against Bullying

This is our
Life Mission

ShieldUp Institute empowers kids against bullying with physical, mental, emotional, technical, and social training. We use Gracie Self-Defense for confident, safe responses. Our programs build resilience, respect, and skills for school and life challenges. ShieldUp Institute empowers kids against bullying with physical, mental, emotional, technical, and social training. We use Gracie Self-Defense for confident, safe responses. Our programs build resilience, respect, and skills for school and life challenges.

Why is our mission so important?

60 %

of middle school students say that they have been bullied

20 %

of high schoolers seriously considered suicide in the past year, often linked to bullying.

49 x

more likely to carry weapons to school if kids go through bullying

160,000

students stay home from school every day due to bullying. (NEA)

30 %

of students who reported they had been bullied said they had at times brought weapons to school.

6 x

A bully is 6 times more likely to be incarcerated by the age of 24.

5 x

A bully is 5 times more likely to have a serious criminal record when he grows up.

20 %

of all children say they have been bullied

Understanding

The Problem

How do we work?

Here is how we act with our kids

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Non-Violent Self-Defense

Gracie techniques emphasize control and de-escalation, teaching how to protect oneself without promoting aggression.

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Emotional Resilience

We help children develop the mental toughness to handle bullying situations with composure and confidence.

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Community Building

Creating support networks where children can practice skills and build confidence in a safe environment.

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Social Skills Training

Teaching children how to navigate social situations, build friendships, and communicate effectively.

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Our Causes

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Our Team

Rodrigo Frezza
Director
Fillipe Pascalicchio
Marketing Director
Fernando Diniz
Director of Advancement

Photo Showcase

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JOIN WITH US

Become A Proud Volunteer

Our team really needs volunteers. Those who are willing and have the desire to help those in need. If you are young, active and ready to change the world for the better, we look forward to seeing you own design is my main power.

TESTIMONIALS

Client Feedbacks

The nearest district hospital from Rupen village is close to 105 km. The nearest maternal health clinic is approximately 32 km. The town has poor roads and no mobile network connectivity. The nearest district hospital from Rupen village.

Jeams H. Andar

Founder, Cichu Co.

The nearest district hospital from Rupen village is close to 105 km. The nearest maternal health clinic is approximately 32 km. The town has poor roads and no mobile network connectivity. The nearest district hospital from Rupen village.

Kirani K. Kados

Founder, Cichu Co.

The nearest district hospital from Rupen village is close to 105 km. The nearest maternal health clinic is approximately 32 km. The town has poor roads and no mobile network connectivity. The nearest district hospital from Rupen village.

Irairani I. Lados

Chairman, CEO