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Yes martial arts can work. Not my first hand experience but i know my kung fu teacher works with kids 1 to 1 specifically to help them deal with bullying. It's not so they can fight back. It's more for mental resilience so the kid is less damaged, and dealing with anger/frustration, although part of it is the self-confidence that practical self defence brings.
hoefla
I'm not trying to be a dick, I'm genuinely looking for advice that a child would understand and can realistically act upon.
With respect, channelling your anger into studies doesn't sound like a solution. If anything, it could increase the child's sense of isolation and potentially invite even more bullying.
I wasn't joking when I suggested martial arts. Apparently it's great for improving self-confidence, and ideally you wouldn't even have to use it.