In addition to anti-bullying techniques, fitness will also be emphasized in the program. Circuit training style workouts, obstacle courses, problem solving and critical thinking skills will also be incorporated.

The weekly training schedule will typically but not always consist of one day of self defense, a day focused on fitness, obstacle courses, or problem solving challenges, and the last training day consisting of both concepts.

To maintain a disciplined and respectful martial arts environment participants will wear an all white gi (kimono) with a belt and an ASD t-shirt. More often than not the children will train in a t-shirt but wear a martial arts belt to distinguish what level they’ve attained in the program. (Advancement distinguishes what Level the student has attained within the ASD program and does not transfer to a belt in another martial art.) Testing will take place for students to demonstrate their self defense techniques, fitness progression, and problem solving skills.

Advancement in levels will also be based on class attendance, enthusiasm, participation, and good conduct in and out of the ASD program.