AI-Driven Storytelling and Its Impact on Discipline and Engagement in TaekFunDo

Abstract

TaekFunDo, a child-centered adaptation of Taekwondo, faces the challenge of maintaining discipline and engagement among learners aged 4-7. This study examines the impact of AI-generated bedtime stories combined with a structured reward system on young martial artists' behavior and commitment.

Over an 8-week period, 28 children participated, divided into an AI-Story Approach group, where parents read AI-powered bedtime stories reinforcing discipline and martial arts values, and a Traditional Methods group, which followed standard TaekFunDo training without AI intervention.

Behavioral data, attendance logs, and parental feedback were analyzed. The AI-Story group showed a 43.7% higher stamp accumulation rate, indicating improved discipline. Attendance in this group increased from 74.8% to 84.8%, compared to a modest rise in the control group. Parents reported noticeable behavioral improvements, with 71.4% observing better bedtime routines and 57.1% noting reduced screen time. Statistical analysis confirmed significant differences in engagement, discipline, and enjoyment between groups (p < 0.05).

Findings suggest that AI-driven storytelling, when combined with incremental rewards, enhances motivation, discipline, and engagement in young learners. This model could be applied to other youth sports and early childhood development programs to reinforce positive behavior through technology-enhanced, story-based interventions.