Operating the Joy of Discipline program
Helping kids to become Champions in Life

This world cannot be changed overnight; we must start with one person, one classroom, one school, one city, one country, and the world. The mission of the “Joy of Discipline” program is to promote the Lead by Example Action Philosophy for parents, teachers, and student as follow:

1. Lead by example: Do whatever you expect from your children; never do what you don't want to see from your children.
2. Teach sincerely: Never fail to correct child's mistakes with a smile until the child develops the habit.
3. Lead by example continually

What is the relationship between the Joy of Discipline program and education? The essence of the J.O.D. program is discipline. “The soul of an army is discipline”. George Washington

Joy of Discipline can be an ideal “vehicle” to motivate children and adults with the importance of a balanced education that consists of knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart and strength in the body - the three basic human qualities. Tae Kwon Do teaches how basic physical qualities can be transformed into basic human qualities such as speed (to alertness), endurance (to perseverance) timing (to punctuality), power (to knowledge), balance (to rationale), flexibility (to gentleness) and posture (to honesty).

The “Joy of Discipline” program is comprised of “the Joy of Learning”, “the Joy of Self-Discipline” and “the Joy of Exercising”. This program was introduced to the Principal Pauline Hamlette of Amidon Elementary School, by Dr. William Bennett, the former Secretary of Education in 1988. The program was originally offered to eight Washington D.C. Public Elementary Schools. Other schools that program was taught at, Woodbridge High School, Lake Ridge Elem., and many more public school in Prince William County. Also offered at Former Head Coach of Washington Redkins, Joe Gibbs Youth for Tomorrow Center in Bristil, VA, and is now operating in eight Fairfax County Public Schools.

The purpose of self-discipline is to develop a positive mental attitude. Martial Arts training, with self-discipline, has proven to be an effective way to develop a clear mind. The disciplined daily Martial Arts exercise with its Lead By Example Action philosophy has helped the coordination and balance of body and mind for many. It can be applied to all areas of life for everyone.

It is needless to say that America has to rediscover the vision of Her Founding Fathers and restore the forgotten discipline in our homes and school classrooms today. The “Joy of Discipline” program can restore this lost discipline which will automatically develop sense of self-worth and self-confidence before children reach their sixth grades. There is an old proverb that says: "It takes a year to harvest a crop, ten years to see the full beauty of a tree, and fifty years to make a person."

Student Creed:
When you are Truthful, you are Beautiful in the Hart
when you are Beautiful in the Hart, People Loved you

When people Love you, you are HAPPY...........