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Kick Drugs Out of America

 Belting Ceremony
W.I. Stevenson Middle School
12/9/2002

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The program targets and instills protective factors in the students, which are known to enhance resiliency. Resiliency is invulnerability to stressful situations and problems. It is also the ability to bounce back from adversity and adapt successfully.
 

Instill A Sense Of Belonging

A sense of belonging is an integral part of everyone's life and many of the inner city children turn to gang-related groups because they feel they fit in nowhere else. The Foundation offers them a positive alternative. When students join the program, they earn the right to belong to the Chuck Norris Team - "T" for truth, "E" for esteem, "A" for attitude, "M" for motivation.

Provide Opportunity For Meaningful Participation In Communities And Schools

Opportunities are afforded the students by the instructors to exhibit their skills at outside organizations, help raise funds for their school program, offer their services for outside community service programs, etc. In addition, a citywide community is developed among participants at each of the schools. KDOOA hosts several events, which allow for student participation, including tournaments for students from all schools to compete together. There are also joint community service projects.

Set Reachable Goals

Each student will strive for small goals set by the instructor which helps the student realize he/she actually can succeed. Goal-setting is a very important asset, which will be valuable throughout their lives.

Create Reflective Individuals

Provide an environment where the child can recognize his/her insecurities and develop a sense of responsibility toward self and others.

Increase Family Participation

One of Chuck Norris' major concerns is the disintegration of the family unit in today's society. The Martial Arts program focuses on involving the parents and family members in the program's activities. School district officials are shocked at the phenomenal results to date. In all of our participating schools, the average for parental attendance for school functions is 5%. For every Martial Arts ceremony or function at the school, over 85% of the families attend. The families are truly proud of their son/daughter who are part of the Chuck Norris T.E.A.M. There are many other events and activities in which the parents are invited to participate as members of a "Parent Booster Club".

Transfer Skills

As the program has progressed, teachers as well as the karate instructors are noticing improvement in overall behavior and attitude. Attendance rate is improving significantly, self-discipline, conduct grades, self-esteem, and respect for others is on the rise and the sense of TEAM and belonging is evident at each school.

Collaboration With Faculty & Administrators

One great advantage of this program being part of the daily curriculum is that our instructors communicate on a regular basis with other teachers and counselors and together they can work with particular problems of students. The instructor becomes an integral part of the school community.

 

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