“MJKO is one of the biggest after-school programs that we participate in. Miranda – I mean, we’ve seen her work [and] it’s definitely working. The things she does – it’s phenomenal. The kids all respect her, and these are the kids that don’t like police. They don’t have respect for authority. But I see the same kids go to Miranda’s class, and they’re totally different kids. So, we participate, and those kids are starting to open up to us too. I guess using sports is one of the biggest ways to influence them, right. So, it’s working really well for us too. That’s why we really appreciate the partnership with MJKO”

– Toronto Police Services Officer

“Activities that many of our kids – they look forward to it. They build connections – they’re enjoying [them] – they’re active – they’re learning. It motivates many of our kids. They’re very excited by the program and they want to be in school that day. They’re actively involved, so there’s physical activity. With the [MJKO] leaders there are really good connections. [They’re] just good role models. The fact that MJKO brings in the police officers too – those are other solid connections and strong role models – adult role models. Those value pieces along with the physical activity, I mean, if they’re not with us at that after-school program often they’re just by themselves in the park or they’re at home watching TV. So I think it’s a fantastic program.”

–Toronto District School Board principal

“Sports are great because I meet every one of my friends at MJKO…[and] without sports I wouldn’t be the person I am today.”

-MJKO Girls-Only Participant

MJKO is a charitable organization that promotes positive and healthy lifestyle choices through mentoring and leadership training. Our dream at MJKO is to create Community Champions by using the sport of non-contact boxing to get kids moving, thinking about healthy food choices, believing in impossible dreams and understanding the importance of volunteerism.