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Shindo--The Way of the Peaceful Warrior
Open the door . . .
to the adventures in personal discovery that await you on the path of the Peaceful Warrior. Not only is there "no time like the present," there is no time but the present. We invite you to contact us to schedule your FREE introductory class today.
Our School Seal
World Tao-Zen Ryu Shindo Association
Our Mission:
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To foster and further deeper understanding of, broader appreciation for, and wider appreciation in, the skills, discipline, and philosophy of traditional Asian martial arts.
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To enhance the quality of their application and practice; and to develop their contribution to our global culture.
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To share the priceless gift of authentic training in the skills, knowledge, and arts of traditional Oriental budo (martial arts and philosophy) as they were handed down by our masters to us.
What is Shindo?
Example of a judo technique
- Aikido
- Ch'uan Fa
- Hapkido
- Judo
- Ju-Jitsu
- Karate
- Kempo
- "Kung Fu"
- Moo Duk Kwan
- Qi Gong
- Tae Kwon Do
- Tai Ch'i Chuan
- Yoga
The eclectic mix of sources influencing the development of Shindo provides a broadly comprehensive range of tactical responses to a wide variety of attack situations, including armed attacks and attacks by multiple opponents. Originally developed for (and tested in) on-the-street tactical police applications, Shindo facilitates split-second neutralization of physical confrontations, regardless of the relative size and strength of either the attacker or the defender.
Shindo focuses on effective self-defense; it is not a sport or a game. The tactics and techniques of Shindo are specifically designed to work for everyone--regardless of size or relative strength, making Shindo an ideal defensive art for women, teens, kids, and lighter men.
Shindo relies on timing, skill, coordination, focus, and leverage, rather than on muscle strength or size, coordinating and focusing all of your powers--mind, body, and spirit.
Shindo teaches physical and mental discipline, the practical application of traditional oriental philosophy, and the timeless traditions of the classical oriental warrior arts.
Shindo, however, is about much more than physical protection alone. Beyond the quiet confidence that comes with a reliable command of effective self-defense, Shindo practitioners enjoy other important health benefits, including:
- better physical conditioning overall (both aerobic and anaerobic)
- weight control
- improved balance and poise
- greater strength, improved stamina and vigor
- better "wind"
- a general feeling of fuller, more vibrant health
Balance is an integral part
of Shindo
In addition to physical benefits, Shindo practitioners regularly report keener perception, sharpened mental focus, and a pervading sense of internal calm and "centeredness" as corollaries to their training.
The Academy also focuses traditional emphasis on character development and social skills, such as personal discipline; individual responsibility; and a profound respect for self and others.