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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My journey to Shaolin started with my family in April 2002. To explain, though, I have to go a little further back in time. My two sons, Matt and Alex had taken Tae Kwan Do and had tried to get me to take it with them. I have jogged regularly since college, so I was in fairly good shape, but I did not think that I could jump, kick and remember kata. I was then in my early 40s and it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks. Therefore, I always resisted their invitations.
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Re-Opening Monday, June 1stPosted: May 15, 2020 9:43 AM | |
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We will be re-opening on Monday, June 1st.  | |
Mulan Long Tassel Sword SeminarPosted: March 26, 2020 8:52 AM | |
Grandmaster Sin Thé has announced a makeup date for his postponed spring seminar where he will teach the Mulan's Long Tassel Sword as well as continue with part 3 of the Walking Chi Kung. Grandmaster Sin will provide the tassels to all of those in attendance but he has asked everyone to bring three quarters with them to help add weight to the end of the tassel. Please note that the seminar will start at 8:30 AM and it will be at the Oleika Shriner's Temple on Southland Drive in Lexington, KY.  | |
School Closed Until Further NoticePosted: March 17, 2020 7:50 PM | |
Due to the order by Governor Beshear, we will be closed starting on Wednesday, March 18th. The length of the closing is not known at this time. Please keep an eye on here the school's website (sinthe.com) or our Facebook page for more information. We will NOT be charging dues for anyone in April or for any month while we are closed. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at: If you call the school, it may be a while before you get a return call. If you contact us via Facebook or Facebook Messenger, sometimes those messages get lost in the shuffle. Thank you all for your patience and understanding during all of this. | |
Updated Internal Rank Advancement RequirementsPosted: December 12, 2019 8:59 AM | |
Grandmaster Sin Thé and Elder Master Bill Leonard have updated the rank advancement requirements for the internal system. Please see the link below for the latest list of requirements: Internal Rank Advancement Requirements (PDF) (as of October 2019) | |
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| 2013 Fall Gathering Posted: September 23, 2013 |
