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).