Lincoln Lawerence-Chief Instructor

JOFAT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

JOFAT-Junior Olympic Fencing Archery Training founded by Professor Harry Baker Jr. at Iron Dragon Kenpo Academy 498 Main St. Orange, NJ, is a New Olympic pathway youth development program that merges two Olympic precision sports – Fencing and Archery -with Martial Arts discipline and STEM education for Central and Northern Jerey residents.

While New Jersey produces elite athletes, youth in Orange, Newark, and surrounding cities have almost zero access to Junior Olympic Fencing or Olympic Archery. These are expensive suburban-based sports. JOFAT changes that.

JOFAT uses the acronym to teach our core values:

J-Junior Olympic Pathway Training aligned with USA Archery Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) standards , Footwork, blade work, bow mechanics, “SHOT PROCESS’’ and tournament readiness.

O-Olympic Discipline, Focus, respect, mental control, and code of conduct Iron Dragon Code- Voice First, Feet-Second, Hands -Last

F-Focus & Fitness Combines-Kenpo-Karate, agility, Combat Jiu-Jitsu-core strength, and Olympic sport conditioning, Improves concentration for school.

A-Accuracy & Anatomy: Every lunge is physics; every shot is math. Students learn angles, force, vectors, trajectory, breathing control, and anatomy.

T-Technology & Tactics: Modern scoring systems, equipment, engineering and tactical decision-making under pressure.

Led by Professor Harry Baker Jr. .Lincoln Lawerence, JOFAT provides, a safe structural alternative to the street after 3 pm. NO HARD HEAD CONTACT, or EXTREME FRACTURES. All levels welcome.

The Need in Central Jersey & Northern New Jersey

Access Cap: Junior Olympic Fencing and concentrated in affluent Central Jersey suburbs. Families in Orange (07050), East Orange, Newark, Paterson, and Trenton find it difficult to afford $300 -$500/month plus equipment.

Opportunity Gap: NJ student athletes of color are severely underrepresented in USA Fencing and USA Archery Junior Olympus pipelines.

Safety& STEM Gap: The rise in concussions in contact sports are concerns to modern parents. Youth need programs with a low incidence of injuries that teach precision patience and science -not just aggression. Fencing and Archery are moving physics labs.

Program model- At 498 Main St. Orange

Phase I-Foundation (Ages) 3-6-Little Ninja’s JOFAT Foam swords, safe Archery with suction cup arrows, Bow Strings, Kenpo footwork, STEM Journals. Measure angels, balance and breathing.

Phase 2-Little Dragons (7-10) Tenshin Happo (Directional Movements) Kuzushi (Balance Points) 

Phase 3 Dragon Jedhi’s (11-15)-Junior Olympic Prep, Electric foil Fencing,

Olympic /recurve Archery NASP Compound Bow (10-18 meters) tournament rules, video, mindset training, video review, and competition math.

Phase 4 13-17-JUNIOR OLYMPIC TEAM -Advance training for regional competitions -Fencing, USA Archery JOAD qualifiers, NASP competition leadership mentoring and coaching assistant roles.

JOFAT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

JOFAT-Junior Olympic Fencing Archery Training founded by Professor Harry Baker Jr. at Iron Dragon Kenpo Academy 498 Main St. Orange, NJ, is a New Olympic pathway youth development program that merges two Olympic precision sports – Fencing and Archery -with Martial Arts discipline and STEM education for Central and Northern Jerey residents.

While New Jersey produces elite athletes, youth in Orange, Newark, and surrounding cities have almost zero access to Junior Olympic Fencing or Olympic Archery. These are expensive suburban-based sports. JOFAT changes that.

JOFAT uses the acronym to teach our core values:

J-Junior Olympic Pathway Training aligned with USA Archery Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) standards , Footwork, blade work, bow mechanics, “SHOT PROCESS’’ and tournament readiness.

O-Olympic Discipline, Focus, respect, mental control, and code of conduct Iron Dragon Code- Voice First, Feet-Second, Hands -Last

F-Focus & Fitness Combines-Kenpo-Karate, agility, Combat Jiu-Jitsu-core strength, and Olympic sport conditioning, Improves concentration for school.

A-Accuracy & Anatomy: Every lunge is physics; every shot is math. Students learn angles, force, vectors, trajectory, breathing control, and anatomy.

T-Technology & Tactics: Modern scoring systems, equipment, engineering and tactical decision-making under pressure.

Led by Professor Harry Baker Jr. .Lincoln Lawerence, JOFAT provides, a safe structural alternative to the street after 3 pm. NO HARD HEAD CONTACT, or EXTREME FRACTURES. All levels welcome.

The Need in Central Jersey & Northern New Jersey

Access Cap: Junior Olympic Fencing and concentrated in affluent Central Jersey suburbs. Families in Orange (07050), East Orange, Newark, Paterson, and Trenton find it difficult to afford $300 -$500/month plus equipment.

Opportunity Gap: NJ student athletes of color are severely underrepresented in USA Fencing and USA Archery Junior Olympus pipelines.

Safety& STEM Gap: The rise in concussions in contact sports are concerns to modern parents. Youth need programs with a low incidence of injuries that teach precision patience and science -not just aggression. Fencing and Archery are moving physics labs.

Program model- At 498 Main St. Orange

Phase I-Foundation (Ages) 3-6-Little Ninja’s JOFAT Foam swords, safe Archery with suction cup arrows, Bow Strings, Kenpo footwork, STEM Journals. Measure angels, balance and breathing.

Phase 2-Little Dragons (7-10) Tenshin Happo (Directional Movements) Kuzushi (Balance Points) 

Phase 3 Dragon Jedhi’s (11-15)-Junior Olympic Prep, Electric foil Fencing,

Olympic /recurve Archery NASP Compound Bow (10-18 meters) tournament rules, video, mindset training, video review, and competition math.

Phase 4 13-17-JUNIOR OLYMPIC TEAM -Advance training for regional competitions -Fencing, USA Archery JOAD qualifiers, NASP competition leadership mentoring and coaching assistant roles.

Lincoln Lawerence – Chief Instructor, Fencing & Tactics

Lincoln Lawerence is the Chief Instructor of Fencing & Tactics at Iron Dragon Kenpo Academy – Golden Eagle STEM Archery Fencing Academy, 498 Main St, Orange, NJ.

A competitive fencer and tactical strategist, Chief Lawerence leads the STEM Fencing program and the Tactics pillar of the Golden Eagle Youth Leadership Corps (GEYLC). He is the co-creator of JOFAT – Junior Olympic Fencing Archery Training – bringing affordable Junior Olympic fencing to Orange, Newark, and Central & Northern New Jersey.

Chief Lawerence specializes in teaching fencing as physical chess: blade angles, footwork physics, distance control, and electric scoring strategy. Every lesson is measured – parry degrees, lunge force, and reaction time – making STEM click for youth who learn best by moving.

Known for his disciplined, detail-driven coaching style, he trains cadets from first touch to regional Junior Olympic qualifiers, with an emphasis on safety, focus, and leadership.

Mission: Every lunge is physics. Every decision is leadership. ‎

Lincoln Lawerence

PROGRAM NAME: GOLDEN EAGLE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CORPS (GEYLC)

ROTC-Style Youth Development Academy

Slogan: Discipline. Focus. Service. Science.

Headquarters: Iron Dragon Kenpo Academy / Golden Eagle STEM Archery Fencing Academy – 498 Main St, Orange, NJ 07050

Service Area: Central & Northern New Jersey – Orange, East Orange, Newark, Paterson, Jersey City, Central Jersey

Ages: 8-17

Founders: Professor Harry Baker Jr. – Founder & Commandant / Chief Archery & K9 Safety Instructor | Lincoln Lawerence – Chief Instructor, Fencing & Tactics

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

The Golden Eagle Youth Leadership Corps (GEYLC) is a new ROTC-style youth leadership academy that combines what works for North Jersey youth:

Martial Arts + Archery + Fencing + K9 Kids Training + Health & Nutrition + STEM Science

Most ROTC programs teach marching. We teach movement, measurement, and mission.

GEYLC gives Orange, Newark, and North Jersey youth the structure of a cadet program without the military contract. We build leaders who can protect themselves, feed themselves, focus, and serve.

We call it the 7 Pillars of a Golden Eagle Cadet:

M – MARTIAL ARTS – The Body

Kenpo Karate + Combat Jiu-Jitsu Survival. Safety First Protocol: Voice First, Feet Second, Hands Last. Anti-bullying, NJ self-defense law, de-escalation, and discipline. No hard head contact.

A – ARCHERY – The Focus

Olympic Recurve Archery led by Founder & Chief Archery Instructor Harry Baker Jr. Breathing, eye anatomy, trajectory, parabolas, heart rate control. Every shot is math.

F – FENCING – The Mind

STEM Fencing led by Chief Instructor Lincoln Lawerence. Blade angles, footwork physics, leverage, distance management, and tactical decision-making. Physical chess.

K9 – K9 KIDS TRAINING – The Team

Puppy K9 safety, crate training, handling, and leadership. Kids learn dog behavior science, commands, leash handling, puppy tracking, basic obedience, and responsibility. Teaches empathy, voice control, and pack leadership. Working Puppy socialization 3-8 months

H – HEALTH & FITNESS – The Engine

Youth combat conditioning, mobility, flexibility, CPR/First Aid basics (age appropriate), hygiene, sleep science, mental health & anti-violence, conflict resolution coping skills.

N – NUTRITION – The Fuel

Led by Founder Harry Baker Jr. – "Eat Like an Athlete" curriculum. Diet, exercise cornerstone of prevention and therapy, hydration math, reading labels, sugar science, meal prep on a budget for 07050 families. STEM: How food becomes energy.

S – STEM SCIENCE – The Mission

Every pillar is measured. Journals, protractors, heart rate monitors, and video review. Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, Force, energy, Laws of Motion, trajectory, nutrition science, and K9 behavioral science.

CADET STRUCTURE – ROTC STYLE (Non-Military)

To create buy-in, GEYLC uses ROTC-style structure without claiming U.S. Army affiliation:

Ranks (Earned, not given):

Eaglet Recruit -> Cadet -> Team Leader -> Squad Leader -> Platoon Guide -> Golden Eagle Cadet Commander

Uniform: Golden Eagle Corps T-Shirt, tactical pants, academy patch, name tape. No military uniforms.

Code: Honor, Respect, Focus, Service, Accuracy

Creed: I am a Golden Eagle. I train to focus, to aim, and to go home safe. I protect my mind, my body, and my team.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE – 498 MAIN ST MODEL

12-Week Semester, 3 Days/Week, 90-Minute Sessions

Day 1 – MARTIAL ARTS + HEALTH (M+H)

30 min: Kenpo/Jiu-Jitsu Safety & Fitness

30 min: Health Science – CPR/First Aid basics, mental focus breathing

30 min: Leadership Drill & Cadet Journals

Day 2 – FENCING + ARCHERY + STEM (F+A+S)

45 min: Fencing with Chief Instructor Lawerence – Angles & Footwork Lab

45 min: Archery with Founder Baker – Trajectory & Focus Lab

Day 3 – K9 KIDS + NUTRITION + SERVICE (K9+N)

40 min: K9 Kids Training – Dog handling, behavior science, bite prevention, leadership

20 min: Nutrition Lab – Meal prep, hydration, label math

30 min: Community Service Project – Park cleanup, food drive, senior center safety demo

Monthly: Free Community Safety & STEM Day – Open to all Central & North Jersey families. Parents train with cadets.

MEASURABLE OUTCOMES FOR FUNDERS

Enroll 100 cadets Year 1 (70% Orange/East Orange/Newark low-income)

80% improve discipline & focus – pre/post teacher & parent survey

85% pass STEM assessments – trajectory, angles, nutrition labels, K9 behavior cues

90% maintain school attendance, 0% school fights – honor code

100% complete First Aid awareness, K9 safety, and nutrition certification

15 cadets qualify for Regional Junior Olympic Fencing/ NASP (National Archery in Schools Program) Archery events

FUNDING JUSTIFICATION – 7 PROGRAMS IN 1

This is not just sports. This is a violence prevention, health, and workforce readiness program.

One grant funds:

Youth Sports (Fencing/Archery/Martial Arts)

STEM Education

Health & Nutrition Education

Animal-Assisted Youth Development (K9 Kids)

Leadership & Career Readiness (ROTC-style)

Budget Needs: Safety gear (masks, foils, bows, targets, K9 safety barriers), STEM kits, nutrition lab, K9 handler partnership, 40 scholarships @ $299/mo, stipends for Founder Baker and Chief Instructor Lawerence.

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Golden Eagle Youth Leadership Corps is a private community youth leadership program inspired by ROTC values of discipline and service. We are NOT affiliated with the U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Defense, or official JROTC. No military enlistment, no military combat training, no live animals harmed, no hard -head contact, all K9 training is safety and handling only with working K9 puppies.