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About Saeng Jeon Do school

Our Mission

We are firmly committed to creating and nurturing an environment of personal growth by honoring our respected traditions and preparing for our future with a reality-based mindset. We will consistently strive to promote the highest quality of professional training and experience while utilizing various life-survival tactical concepts and training methods for maximum achievement to develop and strengthen our mental and physical abilities. Our core values of honesty, perseverance, discipline, respect, integrity, and trustworthiness are our foundation that guides us toward our path of excellence.

We recognize that individual achievements can only be successfully accomplished by a strong support system of dedicated and committed martial artists.  Therefore, we are committed to a team concept of unity and professionalism as we move forward in our ever-changing and constantly challenging society.  

Floyd Yoder

Founder/Senior Grand Master, 10th Dan

Way of Survival

At Sean Jeon Do (Way of Survival) we utilize various traditional martial art styles in order to realistically create opportunities for positive self-growth, both personally and professionally. With our extensive background in law enforcement, we are able to realistically provide information in a manner that is truly needed and welcomed by a civilian population. Furthermore, our law enforcement professionals are also provided with techniques and tactics that are legally, medically, and tactically excepted.

Most people journey into the martial arts for specific reasons such as self-defense, physical fitness, and self-confidence. Regardless of the reason, various attributes help the students obtain their goals. These attributes include focus, discipline, concentration, and situational awareness. Saeng Jeon Do is interpreted as a way of survival and relies on these attributes to create a safer and more proactive environment.

Our current training location is in the recreation building of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 2780 North Center Street Hickory NC 28601.  Please contact us for scheduled hours of training.

Thank you for taking the time to view our website.  Please explore our site to see if Saeng Jeon Do Martial Arts can assist you in your martial arts studies.

Our Instructors

Derek Whitehurst

Hapkido Instructor

Sabumnim Derek Whitehurst, 2nd Dan, is one of our Hapkido instructors who focuses on individual work with students while explaining the necessary concepts.

Grand Master Yoder
Chief Grand Master Floyd Yoder

Founder

GM Floyd Yoder has been involved in martial arts for over 45 years with various master and grand master rankings in several styles.

Grand Master Anthony Stafford

Director of Training

Master Anthony Stafford is the Director of Training for Saeng Jeon Do. He has been consistently training in the martial arts for over 28 years while receiving several master rankings in various styles.

Professor Mike Bentley

JiuJitsu Instructor

Professor Mike Bentley is one of a small group of practitioners who have trained and received black belt certification from Professor Relson Gracie.  Professor Gracie is one of the well-known Gracie brothers and recognized for his ability to teach sport jiujitsu and jiujitsu designed for combat

GM Daryl Haynes

Hapkido Chief Instructor

Grand Master Haynes, 9th Dan, has devoted over 40 years of consistent training in the traditional arts of Hapkido and Taekwon Do.

Brad Koser

Hapkido Instructor

Sabumnim Brad Koser, 3rd Dan, is our senior Hapkido instructor who ensures that the curriculum is followed while encouraging the students to understand the entire spectrum of the art.

Mt.Olive Lutheran Church Recreation Building
2780 North Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601

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