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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Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach the Dharmo 2-Edge Sword form at his spring seminar.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will hold a test for any lower rank students (white - brown belt/sash) who are ready to test.
Grandmaster Sin Thé and a committee of masters will hold a test for any black belt/sash who is ready to test.
Senior Master Eric Bullock will teach the Single Mulan Fan.
Be sure to check out the schedule for all the upcoming events, class times, and hours.
Dharmo Sword SeminarPosted: February 3, 2019 4:09 PM | |
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 | Grandmaster Sin Thé has announced that he will be teaching the legendary Dharmo 2-Edge Sword form at his spring seminar in Lexington! This form is both elegant and deadly. It is composed of 4 sections and 54 postures. For those students traveling from out of town that are looking for a hotel room, we have arranged a special rate with Home2 Suites which is near the school. A special thank you to Kirk Olsen for arranging the rate. |
Spring SeminarsPosted: December 13, 2018 2:59 PM | |
We have a lot of exciting seminars coming up this spring! Be sure to save the dates below:
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New Internal Rank Advancement CriteriaPosted: March 26, 2018 3:41 PM | |
Elder Master Bill Leonard and Grandmaster Sin Thé have announced a new rank advancement curriculum for all of the internal students of Shaolin-Do. | |
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| 2013 Fall Gathering Posted: September 23, 2013 |
