MISSION
Provide youth and young adults with alternative programs and enrichment
activities that address physical, emotional, mental and spiritual
needs—360 degrees of balance, which empowers them to reach their
full potential and become positive leaders in their communities.
CIRCLE OF DISCIPLINE MEANING
Our logo represents 360° of physical, mental and spiritual balance.
The first step towards this balance is being physically fit (regular
exercise, healthy diet, positive sleeping habits, alcohol, drug
and tobacco free, etc). When a person feels good physically they
mentally begin to feel good (the thinking process is clearer and
more focused). When those two components are in line with one another
then a person begins to spiritually feel healthier (emotionally
stable positive self-esteem, confidence, etc).
CIRCLE OF DISCIPLINE HISTORY
Circle of Discipline, Inc. founded in 1993 by Mr. Sankara Frazier.
Born and raised in South Minneapolis, Sankara witnessed the deterioration
of Minneapolis communities and families and began volunteering as
an amateur boxing coach in metro area gyms in an effort to give
back to the community. Realizing that coaching was simply not enough
to truly help the young adults living in poverty-stricken communities
plagued with violence, crime, substance abuse, prostitution, and
much, much more, he formed the COD.
1993 COD was established at 37th Street and Chicago Avenue South in
Minneapolis.
1994 Martial Arts was added as an alternative program.
Peer Leadership Training (PLT) was developed.
1996 COD found a new home in the Powderhorn community,
1201 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407.
2003 COD gets a new floor and a neon sign over the main entrance thanks
to
Michael W. Conlan and Gramercy Corporation.
2004 Josh Hartnett becomes an Honorary COD Board member.
Youth Accepting Challenge (YAC) program is added to the
COD, offered at Sanford Middle School.
2005 YAC offered at Roosevelt High School.
COD partners with Minneapolis Police Athletic League (PAL). |