The Sin Thé Karate School is the oldest and most reputable martial arts school in Lexington, KY. It is the international home of Shaolin-Do, offering the ancient martial art of the Shaolin Temples in China to the people of Lexington since 1964! Before anyone had ever heard of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li, Grandmaster Sin Thé was teaching Shaolin-Do!
We offer a range of classes, including both hard and soft style Shaolin-Do Kung Fu for both adults and children! Our hard style curriculum covers such classic animal styles as the tiger, bird, praying mantis, monkey, and snake systems and weapons like the staff, nunchaku, short stick, broadsword, and sai. Our soft style curriculum covers breathing and meditation techniques and also empty hand and weapon forms from Tai Chi, Pa Kua, and Hsing I.
We have something to offer everyone . honor, loyalty, discipline, conditioning, and mental health. Come join us today to start your life-long journey to both a better mind and a better body in Shaolin-Do!
"If your primary interest is tournament skills, I advise you to seek your training elsewhere! Most of what you will learn here is too lethal for tournament use. I teach the ancient system of Shaolin-Do, 'Art of survival, not of sport.' As did the immortals, we should learn to destroy so that we may preserve! It is a way of truth. The knowledge that I offer you is not an athletic training; it is a sacred trust."
Shaolin-Do Grandmaster Sin Kwang Thé
We offer Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi for adults and children.
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I began Shaolin-Do Karate in 1982 while a junior at the University of Kentucky at the urging of my fiancé, who was a black belt in the style. I entered the study of karate with a certain amount of skepticism. I did not have a great desire to be punched and kicked and began, as most women begin, with a very tentative attitude. I had been an athlete all through high school and college so the physical exercise was something I was used to, but I soon found that Shaolin exercised muscles I never knew I had. During that first year, I went to a seminar at Sin Thé's dojo. There, a female green belt kicked me so hard in the stomach that I went down and couldn't get back up for what seemed an incredibly long time. It was then and there that I came to a strong realization. If a woman smaller than me could put me down to the ground, just about anyone could. It was time to learn how to prevent that from happening.
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Grandmaster Sin Thé will conduct a test for any students who are ready to advance.
Grandmaster Sin Thé and a committee of masters will conduct a test for any black belts who are ready to advance.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach the Hsing I Crazy Devil 2-Edge Sword form via Zoom.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will conduct our quarterly rank advancement test for any students who are ready to advance.
Grandmaster Sin Thé and the Shaolin-Do Association will hold their annual tournament at the Oleika Shriners Temple in Lexington, KY.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach the Hsing I Crazy Devil 2-Edge Sword form at his fall seminar.
Be sure to check out the schedule for all the upcoming events, class times, and hours.
September DatesPosted: August 4, 2022 3:02 PM | |
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Grandmaster Sin Thé has announced the dates for his fall visit to Lexington, KY in September. Mark these dates on your calendar: Sunday, September 11th
Saturday, September 17th
Sunday, September 18th
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Updated Rank Advancement RequirementsPosted: March 9, 2022 9:20 AM | |
Grandmaster Sin Thé and Elder Master Bill Leonard have added some of the recent seminar material to both the black belt (external) and internal rank advancement requirements. Please see the links below for the latest list of requirements: Black Belt Rank Advancement Requirements (PDF) (as of December 2021) Internal Rank Advancement Requirements (PDF) (as of December 2021) | |
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| 2013 Fall Gathering Posted: September 23, 2013 |
