Keith Vitali

Keith Vitali – Writer, Producer & Child Activist Bio Keith Vitali is a published author of four karate instructional books. His first book, "Beginning Karate" sold over 30,000 copies and is used as a textbook at the University Of South Carolina. He also authored, “Karate Kicking,” “Winning Karate Techniques,” published by Contemporary Books, and “Tournament Fighting,” published by Unique Publications As a video producer, Keith made national headlines with his video production company, K.V. Video Productions. His kid’s safety video ‘Self Defense for Kids’ made national headlines across the U.S. Keith appeared on the front page of USA Today as well as being featured in every major newspaper in the US. Keith is a recognized children’s self-defense expert, national speaker and children’s activist dealing with bullying concerns that kids experience in their daily lives. Keith also appeared on Oprah Show as one of the leading experts on children’s safety and bullying issues. Keith authored a book dealing with bullying issues entitled, “Bullyproof Your Child,” published by Skyhorse Publishing. Keith shares his unique positive reinforcement philosophy and disciplined approach to teaching kids that he hopes all schools soon begin incorporating in their respective school systems. Starting kids at the earliest stage, kindergarten and elementary school, learning the importance of respecting their teacher and each other, instilling basic discipline and teaching how bullying effects a child for a lifetime, is the key to success handling this pandemic of a problem, bullying in our school systems. A basic example of bullying that should be taught to every child at a young age is that that when a bully hits someone in the arm, the pain last minutes, perhaps hours. But, when that same bully calls someone a name so devastatingly hurtful and embarrassing such as fat, ugly, stupid or whatever, that kind of pain last a lifetime. These are the type of life lessons that need to be taught in homes and schools. Keith’s current children’s illustrated book, “Victor Stops the School Bully” is co-authorized by his grandson, Sam who adds his unique 10-year old perspective and dialogue to the characters in the book makes it contemporary. This book deals with a 10-year old child, Victor entering a new school with all his fears and anxieties that all kids have when moving to a new school. The basic advantage Victor has is that he uses his martial arts instructor, Mr. Mike’s martial arts lessons as a guide on how to handle meeting a new teacher, speaking in front of a class, integrity, making friends and dealing with the school bully.