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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Elder Master Leonard accepted me as a white belt having already attained advanced rank belts in five Korean and Okinawa martial arts styles. Shaolin-Do training had been a lifelong dream for me. No style compares to the comprehensive, intensive, and diverse curriculum taught under the guidance of Grandmaster Sin Thé. The purity of the ancient art developed in the temples of China has been preserved for the benefit of the serious student of the martial arts. If you are a committed prospective student of Shaolin Kung Fu, you have arrived. Welcome and best wishes as you begin your journey!
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We will hold our annual Christmas party and potluck dinner on Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 PM. Please come join us close out another year and celebrate with your karate family. Please bring your family, friends, and your favorite dish!
Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach a brand new form at his annual spring seminar and continue with part 3 of the Walking Chi Kung. Material will be announced soon.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will conduct a test for any lower rank students from any school 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 conduct our quarterly rank advancement test for any students who have passed their pretest.
Be sure to check out the schedule for all the upcoming events, class times, and hours.
Updated Internal Rank Advancement RequirementsPosted: December 12, 2019 8:59 AM | |
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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) | |
Save the Dates!Posted: October 7, 2019 3:04 PM | |
We've got lots of exciting events coming up this fall and winter. Be sure to mark your calendars with all of the following events that interest you! Sunday, October 13th @ 12:00 PM — Hsing I Six Harmony Staff with Elder Master Tim Ray Elder Master Tim Ray will teach the Hsing I Six Harmony Staff form. The cost is $50 and can be paid at the door. Sunday, November 10th @ 12:00 PM — Springy Leg Praying Mantis with Senior Master Ben Collins Senior Master Ben Collins will teach the Springy Leg form from the Praying Mantis system. The cost is $50 and can be paid at the door. Saturday, December 7th @ 9:00 AM — Pa Kua Eight Animal Hook Swords with Grandmaster Sin Thé Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach the last four sections of the rare Pa Kua Eight Animal Double Hook Swords form. This event will be at the Oleika Shrine Temple on Southland Drive. Registration Form (PDF) Saturday, December 7th @ 2:00 PM — Walking Chi Kung - Level 2 with Grandmaster Sin Thé Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach the second level of his walking meditation. This seminar is open to the public. This event will be at the Oleika Shrine Temple on Southland Drive. Registration Form (PDF) Sunday, December 8th @ 9:00 AM — Lower Rank Testing Grandmaster Sin Thé will hold a lower rank test for anyone who is ready to test. Sunday, December 8th @ 11:00 AM — Black Belt Testing Grandmaster Sin Thé and a committee of masters will hold a black belt rank advancement test for any black belts who are ready and eligible to advance. Tuesday, December 10th @ 6:30 PM — Winter Rank Advancement Test Grandmaster Sin Thé will conduct our quarterly rank advancement test for all of our students who are ready to test and have passed their pretest. | |
New Masters!Posted: September 9, 2019 3:41 PM | |
Congratuatlions to the following students who were promoted by Grandmaste Sin Thé on Saturday at the 2019 Fall Gathering in Lexington, KY: Associate Master Chad Carpenter — 5th Degree Black Belt from Hebron, KYSenior Master Bill Standafer — 7th Degree Black Belt from Winchester, KYElder Master Gordon Burkett — 8th Degree Black Belt from Cynthiana, KYElder Master Jim Halladay — 8th Degree Black Belt from Eerie, PAElder Master Tim Ray — 8th Degree Black Belt from Lexington, KYElder Master Joe Schaefer — 8th Degree Black Belt from Austin, TX | |
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| 2013 Fall Gathering Posted: September 23, 2013 |
