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KANG DO WON INSTRUCTORS

Kang Do Won Martial Arts Institute was founded by Grand Master Richard J. Lewis, who is one of a minority of American martial artists to merit certification as an International Master Black Belt from the Kuk Ki Won, located in Seoul, Korea.

In 2015, Grand Master Lewis transferred ownership and sole educational responsibility and authority to his son, Senior Master Gary M. Hotchkiss, 7th Degree Black Belt.
Our dedicated team of Black Belts helps to lead a variety of programs, including:
  • Kids Only Classes | Dedicated to children 12 years & younger
  • Adults Only Classes | Geared toward students 13 years & older
  • Kids and Adults Combined Classes | Training for families in a fun, focused environment
  • Strive to Survive Self-Defense & Assault Prevention Seminars | 1 – 3 hour hands-on, self-defense class and lecture for men, women, or children.
  • Strive to Survive Kids Self-Defense Program | Progressive, age appropriate self-defense and personal safety courses
  • Strive to Survive Adult Self-Defense Program | Progressive, age appropriate, self-defense and personal safety courses.
  • Kang Do Warriors Competition and Demonstration Team | Entertaining, educational, and fast-paced martial arts performances.
  • American Warrior Traditional Martial Arts Tournament | Competition open to all ages, schools, and martial art styles.

Richard J. Lewis

Grand Master Teacher

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Judeth M. Lewis

Senior Master Teacher

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Elizabeth M. Maurer

Master Teacher

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Rosemarie Teresi

Junior Master Teacher

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John Kingston

Probationary Junior Master Teacher

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Mary Wyrzykowski

Senior Instructor

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Lacee Beringer

Senior Instructor

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Cameron Knott

Instructor

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Maria Zinner

Instructor

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Jayson Nagy

Poom Instructor

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Maureen A. Soeder

Probationary Junior Master Teacher

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  • 8th Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
  • 4th Dan Black Belt in Sun Do
  • 3rd Dan Black Belt in Bong-Sool
  • Born 1950
  • Began Training 1964
  • Husband of Master Teacher Judeth M. Lewis
  • Father of Senior Master Teacher Gary M. Hotchkiss Junior Master Teacher Elizabeth M. Cintron
  • Cleveland Karate Hall of Fame 1986
  • Grand Master of the Year 2000 E.U.S.A.M.A.A. Hall of Fame
  • Pinnacle of Success Award 2001 E.U.S.A.M.A.A. Hall of Fame
  • Founder and Grand Master of the Kang Do Won
  • Creator of ‘Kang Do’
  • President and Grand Master of D. H. Choi’s Moo Do Won/USA
  • Creator of the ‘Strive to Survive’ Self-Defense and Assault Prevention Seminar
  • Founder of the American Warrior Traditional Martial Arts Tournament
  • Retired July 1, 2015

Other Interests:

  • Construction, Home Remodeling, Counseling, Writing,
  • Martial Arts Tournament Management, Electronics,
  • Science Fiction, Sports, Billiards, Shooting,
  • Motorcycling, Website Construction & Management,
  • and Vehicle Customization.

Richard J. Lewis

Grand Master Teacher

Judeth M. Lewis

Senior Master Teacher
  • 7th Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Eagle’
  • Born 1958
  • Began Training 1989
  • KDW Student of the Year 1993
  • Wife of Grand Master Richard J. Lewis
  • Mother of Senior Master Teacher Gary M. Hotchkiss Junior Master Teacher Elizabeth M. Cintron
  • Registered Nurse since 1980
  • 14 years in Critical Care Nursing
  • 14 years in Home Health Care Nursing
  • Specialty in Intravenous Therapy
  • BCLS, ACLS, PALS Certified
  • CAPA
  • CPAN
  • S.A.N.E. Trained
  • Attended Ursuline College
  • Graduate of St. Alexis School of Nursing
  • Manager and Head Coach of ‘Kang Do Warriors’ Competition and Demonstration Team
  • Instructor of the ‘Strive to Survive’ Self-Defense & Assault Prevention Seminar

Other Interests:

  • Art, Calligraphy, Sports, Shooting, Interior Decorating,
  • Gardening, Motorcycling, Movies, Writing, and
  • Cooking.
  • 6th Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Queenie’
  • Born 1984
  • Began Training 1989
  • KDW Student of the Year 1999
  • Daughter of Grand Master & Master Lewis
  • Sister of Senior Master Teacher Gary M. Hotchkiss
  • Finance & Accounting Service Auditor
  • Associate of Arts Lakeland Community College
  • B.S. Accounting Bowling Green State University
  • Coach and Player on the ‘Kang Do Warriors’ Competition and Demonstration Team

Other Interests:

  • Sports, Paintballing, Movies, and Triathlons.

Elizabeth M. Maurer

Master Teacher

Rosemarie Teresi

Junior Master Teacher
  • 5th Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Dragon Lady’
  • Began Training 1996
  • KDW Student of the Year 1999
  • Graduate from Cosmetology School
  • Chairman & Judge for many Nail Competitions
  • 1st Place in State of Ohio for Acrylic Nails
  • Teaches Acrylic Nails
  • Hair & Nail Salon Owner since 1971

Other Interests:

  • Gardening, Interior Decorating, Baking/Cooking,
  • Fashion, Dancing, Biking, and Walking.
  • 4th Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Goose’
  • Born 1965
  • Began Training 2005
  • KDW Student of the Year 2006
  • ASQ (American Society for Quality) Certified Mechanical Inspector
  • Certified Quality Engineer/Technician

Other Interests:

  • Music, Theater, Theatrical Lighting, Reading, Camping ,
  • Bicycling, and Home Brewing.

John Kingston

Probationary Junior Master Teacher

Mary Wyrzykowski

Senior Instructor
  • 3rd Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Zap’
  • Born 1996
  • Began Training 2006
  • KDW Student of the Year 2010

Other Interests:

  • Fuzzy Animals, Swimming, Crafts, Video Games,
  • Movies, and Drawing.
  • 3rd Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname… ‘Munchkin’
  • Born 2004
  • Began Training 2011
  • KDW Student of the Year 2015

Other Interests:

  • Volleyball, Track, Baseball, Camping, Bike
  • Riding, Volunteering, and Being with Family & Friends.

Lacee Beringer

Senior Instructor

Cameron Knott

Instructor

  • 3nd Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Gremlin’
  • Born 1994
  • Began Training 1998
  • Police Officer
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Mercyhurst University
  • Mercyhurst Baseball Team
  • College World Series Participant

Other Interests:

  • Baseball, Criminology, Movies, and Game of Thrones.
  • 2nd Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Tadpole’
  • Born 1964
  • Began Training 1992

Other Interests:

  • Horseback riding.

Maria Zinner

Instructor

Jayson Nagy

Poom Instructor

  • 2nd Poom Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Grasshopper’
  • Born 20
  • Began Training 2009
  • KDW Student of the Year 2012
  • Member of the ‘Kang Do Warriors’ Competition and Demonstration Team

Other Interests:

  • Academics, Basketball, Video
  • Games, Programming, School, and Family.
  • 4th Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Silk’
  • Born 1963
  • Began Training 1998
  • KDW Student of the Year 2002
  • College English Teacher... Cleveland State University Lakeland Community College
  • B.S. English... Cleveland State University
  • Masters Degree in English... Cleveland State University
  • Freelance Writer
  • Former Drug Education Officer... Lake County Narcotics Agency
  • Instructor of Kang Do Won Junior Self-Defense Program

Other Interests:

  • Sports, Reading, Traveling, and Motorcycling.

IN MEMORIUM

Passed Away Tuesday, June 16, 2015. You Will Never Be Forgotten!

Maureen A. Soeder

Probationary Junior Master Teacher

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Grand Master Lewis created the traditional martial art “Kang Do,” which when translated, means “inner strength way.” We believe that martial arts is a way of life that inspires total human growth and development, not destruction.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday-Friday : 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Saturday : 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Sunday : Closed

Kang Do Won Institute

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Grand Master Lewis created the traditional martial art “Kang Do,” which when translated, means “inner strength way.” We believe that martial arts is a way of life that inspires total human growth and development, not destruction.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday-Friday : 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Saturday : 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Sunday : Closed

Kang Do Won Institute

Designed and Developed by Techy Agency

IN MEMORIUM

Passed Away Tuesday, June 16, 2015. You Will Never Be Forgotten!

Maureen A. Soeder

Probationary Junior Master Teacher
  • 4th Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Silk’
  • Born 1963
  • Began Training 1998
  • KDW Student of the Year 2002
  • College English Teacher... Cleveland State University Lakeland Community College
  • B.S. English... Cleveland State University
  • Masters Degree in English... Cleveland State University
  • Freelance Writer
  • Former Drug Education Officer... Lake County Narcotics Agency
  • Instructor of Kang Do Won Junior Self-Defense Program

Other Interests:

  • Sports, Reading, Traveling, and Motorcycling.

Jayson Nagy

Poom Instructor
  • 2nd Poom Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Grasshopper’
  • Born 20
  • Began Training 2009
  • KDW Student of the Year 2012
  • Member of the ‘Kang Do Warriors’ Competition and Demonstration Team

Other Interests:

  • Academics, Basketball, Video
  • Games, Programming, School, and Family.

Maria Zinner

Instructor
  • 2nd Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Tadpole’
  • Born 1964
  • Began Training 1992

Other Interests:

  • Horseback riding.

Cameron Knott

Instructor
  • 3nd Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Gremlin’
  • Born 1994
  • Began Training 1998
  • Police Officer
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Mercyhurst University
  • Mercyhurst Baseball Team
  • College World Series Participant

Other Interests:

  • Baseball, Criminology, Movies, and Game of Thrones.

Lacee Beringer

Senior Instructor
  • 3rd Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname… ‘Munchkin’
  • Born 2004
  • Began Training 2011
  • KDW Student of the Year 2015

Other Interests:

  • Volleyball, Track, Baseball, Camping, Bike
  • Riding, Volunteering, and Being with Family & Friends.

Mary Wyrzykowski

Senior Instructor
  • 3rd Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Zap’
  • Born 1996
  • Began Training 2006
  • KDW Student of the Year 2010

Other Interests:

  • Fuzzy Animals, Swimming, Crafts, Video Games,
  • Movies, and Drawing.

John Kingston

Probationary Junior Master Teacher
  • 4th Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Goose’
  • Born 1965
  • Began Training 2005
  • KDW Student of the Year 2006
  • ASQ (American Society for Quality) Certified Mechanical Inspector
  • Certified Quality Engineer/Technician

Other Interests:

  • Music, Theater, Theatrical Lighting, Reading, Camping ,
  • Bicycling, and Home Brewing.

Rosemarie Teresi

Junior Master Teacher
  • 5th Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Dragon Lady’
  • Began Training 1996
  • KDW Student of the Year 1999
  • Graduate from Cosmetology School
  • Chairman & Judge for many Nail Competitions
  • 1st Place in State of Ohio for Acrylic Nails
  • Teaches Acrylic Nails
  • Hair & Nail Salon Owner since 1971

Other Interests:

  • Gardening, Interior Decorating, Baking/Cooking,
  • Fashion, Dancing, Biking, and Walking.

Elizabeth M. Maurer

Master Teacher
  • 6th Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Queenie’
  • Born 1984
  • Began Training 1989
  • KDW Student of the Year 1999
  • Daughter of Grand Master & Master Lewis
  • Sister of Senior Master Teacher Gary M. Hotchkiss
  • Finance & Accounting Service Auditor
  • Associate of Arts Lakeland Community College
  • B.S. Accounting Bowling Green State University
  • Coach and Player on the ‘Kang Do Warriors’ Competition and Demonstration Team

Other Interests:

  • Sports, Paintballing, Movies, and Triathlons.

Judeth M. Lewis

Senior Master Teacher
  • 7th Dan Black Belt
  • Nickname... ‘Eagle’
  • Born 1958
  • Began Training 1989
  • KDW Student of the Year 1993
  • Wife of Grand Master Richard J. Lewis
  • Mother of Senior Master Teacher Gary M. Hotchkiss Junior Master Teacher Elizabeth M. Cintron
  • Registered Nurse since 1980
  • 14 years in Critical Care Nursing
  • 14 years in Home Health Care Nursing
  • Specialty in Intravenous Therapy
  • BCLS, ACLS, PALS Certified
  • CAPA
  • CPAN
  • S.A.N.E. Trained
  • Attended Ursuline College
  • Graduate of St. Alexis School of Nursing
  • Manager and Head Coach of ‘Kang Do Warriors’ Competition and Demonstration Team
  • Instructor of the ‘Strive to Survive’ Self-Defense & Assault Prevention Seminar

Other Interests:

  • Art, Calligraphy, Sports, Shooting, Interior Decorating,
  • Gardening, Motorcycling, Movies, Writing, and
  • Cooking.

Richard J. Lewis

Grand Master Teacher

  • 8th Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
  • 4th Dan Black Belt in Sun Do
  • 3rd Dan Black Belt in Bong-Sool
  • Born 1950
  • Began Training 1964
  • Husband of Master Teacher Judeth M. Lewis
  • Father of Senior Master Teacher Gary M. Hotchkiss Junior Master Teacher Elizabeth M. Cintron
  • Cleveland Karate Hall of Fame 1986
  • Grand Master of the Year 2000 E.U.S.A.M.A.A. Hall of Fame
  • Pinnacle of Success Award 2001 E.U.S.A.M.A.A. Hall of Fame
  • Founder and Grand Master of the Kang Do Won
  • Creator of ‘Kang Do’
  • President and Grand Master of D. H. Choi’s Moo Do Won/USA
  • Creator of the ‘Strive to Survive’ Self-Defense and Assault Prevention Seminar
  • Founder of the American Warrior Traditional Martial Arts Tournament
  • Retired July 1, 2015

Other Interests:

  • Construction, Home Remodeling, Counseling, Writing,
  • Martial Arts Tournament Management, Electronics,
  • Science Fiction, Sports, Billiards, Shooting,
  • Motorcycling, Website Construction & Management,
  • and Vehicle Customization.