"Kindness Counts" for Youth
Help Students Rise Above Bullying, Pressure, and Self-Doubt
A high-energy, interactive experience that equips students with the mindset, confidence, and courage to lead with kindness—on campus and beyond.
"Kindness Counts" in Action
Today’s Students Need More Than Information—They Need Confidence, Courage, and Connection
Students today are navigating constant pressure—social media comparison, bullying, anxiety, and the fear of not being enough.
Too often, they:
- Stay silent instead of speaking up
- Tear others down instead of lifting them up
- Struggle with confidence, identity, and belonging
And while schools are working hard to support them, many students still don’t have the tools to respond in a positive, empowered way.
That’s where this experience makes the difference.
As an 8th Degree Black Belt and former National Taekwondo Champion, Chris Natzke has spent decades helping students build confidence, discipline, and respect—especially in high-pressure moments.
Through powerful storytelling, real-world application, and interactive experiences—including live board breaking—students don’t just hear a message…
👉 They experience it.
Students walk away with practical tools they can immediately apply in their daily lives. They learn how to:
âś” Build confidence and believe in themselves
âś” Respond to negativity with strength and clarity
âś” Develop awareness, boundaries, and personal responsibility
✔ Choose kindness—even when it’s not easy
âś” Take action to create a positive ripple effect in their school
And when students begin to shift internally, something powerful happens externally.
Students support instead of tear down.
Students speak up instead of stay silent.
Students lead with kindness instead of fear.
The culture of the entire school begins to change.
Examples of Acts of Kindness:
- Helping an injured friend get a band-aid
- Clearing the dishes of other family members after a meal
- Holding the door open for someone
- Helping a younger sibling get a snack
- Reading a book to a younger sister or brother
- Saying “Please” and “Thank You"
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The injection of literaly thousands of acts of kindess can have a profound impact on your school community and act as a catalyst in creating a culture of kindness and respect going forward.
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What Educators Are Saying
"Kindness Counts ….was a fantastic beginning to a desperately needed anti-bullying program at Wilmot and I would highly recommend Chris to ANY school district!"
Gayle Montgomery
PTO President Wilmot Elementary, Evergreen, Colorado
"According to Merriam Webster, awesome is to cause feelings of awe. Master (Chris) Natzke radiates with awesomeness. I do not know if this is the final requirement of getting to be a 8th degree black belt, I just know that his presence made my students linger on his every word. I highly recommend any opportunity you would have to work with Master Natzke."
Holly Blythe
Physical Education Teacher, Challenge School, Aurora, Colorado
"He is interactive and has the ability to be funny, yet gets his point across forcefully……His material is inspiring, self-motivating and can be life-changing."
Holland Heslop
Utah State Office of Education
"As I looked around the room, there was not one student who was not actively engaged. ……. You were also exemplary in your message to our students."
Kris Goen
CSU Principle Candidate Sterling, Colorado High School
Bring Kindness Back to the Center of Your School Culture
If you’re ready to empower your students with confidence, compassion, and leadership… Let’s create an experience they will remember long after the event is over.
