Would  you  be  paralyzed  or  energized? 

   When faced with adversity or fear, you cannot afford to become paralyzed because it most certainly will result in failure, or worse, injury or death. Instead, with proper training, you can become energized and greatly enhance your chances of success or survival.
   In an effort to help individuals be energized, rather than paralyzed when confronted with adversity or fear, the Kang Do Won Martial Arts Institute offers the 'Strive to Survive' Self-Defense & Assault Prevention Seminar and the 'Strive to Survive' Self-Defense Program for men, women and children at various host facilities in the community.

   The 'Strive to Survive' Self-Defense & Assault Prevention Seminar  is a one time, 1 to 3 hour class that consists of physical participation and lecture. It was created in 1986 by Grand Master Richard J. Lewis and since that date has been taught to thousands of men, women and children. The seminars are taught by Master Judeth M. Lewis, 6th Degree Black Belt, with the assistance of Kang Do Won instructors. Lecture and informational content of the seminar is tailored to the ages of the participants, which range from 4 years of age to adult.  Seminar content and details are outlined below.

   Grand Master Lewis also created the 'Strive to Survive' Self-Defense Program which is a progressive chain of Courses that consist of physical training in the basics and fundamentals of the traditional, eclectic martial art, 'Kang Do', and their application to actual self-defense. Each Course runs 4 consecutive weeks with 1 hour classes that are held once each week. The total curriculum for the 'Strive to Survive' Self-Defense Program is broken down and divided into 1 hour educational lessons, each of which is connected to the next lesson, forming a progressive, educational chain. One lesson is taught in each class, totaling four lessons for each Course.
   Student achievement records are kept by the instructor to track each student's progress and the acquisition of educational credits, which are earned and accumulated by each student and may be applied toward rank achievement in the Kang Do Won Traditional Martial Arts Program. Transferring to formal, traditional training at the Kang Do Won home school or Kang Do Won II (see Branch Clubs page) is purely optional and is open to all 'Strive to Survive' Self-Defense Program students at any time. Upon completion of the first Course, a graduate may then enroll in another Course, which consists of new, educationally progressive material. Students wear loose fitting, casual clothing and tennis shoes, or may participate in bare feet.
   The 'Strive to Survive' Self-Defense Program is offered in the following two classifications :
'Kids Self-Defense'.......... 12 years of age & younger
'Adult Self-Defense'......... 13 years of age & older
Course Cost........ $40.00 per student (plus hosting facility fee)

   The 'Strive to Survive' Self-Defense Program can be taught at any facility with sufficient space. Call Grand Master Lewis for current locations offering the 'Strive to Survive' Self-Defense Program or for information on how you can acquire the 'Strive to Survive' Self-Defense Program for your facility or organization.