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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Senior Master Ben Collins will teach the Spring Leg form from the Praying Mantis System. The cost is $50 and can be paid at the door.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach the last four sections of the rare Pa Kua Eight Animal Double Hook Swords form.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach the second level of his walking meditation. This seminar is open to the public.
Be sure to check out the schedule for all the upcoming events, class times, and hours.
Save the Dates!Posted: October 7, 2019 3:04 PM | |
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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 | |
New Class for SeniorsPosted: August 10, 2019 11:10 AM | |
 We have a new senior-friendly mid-day class starting on Wednesdays from 11:30 - 12:15. It is geared towards those who want to practice repetitive movement and stretching. Balance, breathing, and coordination will be the main points of focus. There will be both seated and standing postures. And if you have a cane, we will teach a few basic self defense techniques. Come learn some cane-fu! The cost is $40/month. If you are interested, please contact Sifu Cyndy at 859-275-2148. | |
Expanded Rank Advanement RequirementsPosted: July 24, 2019 12:00 AM | |
For anyone that is interested, we wanted to repost the expanded black belt and internal rank advancement curriculums. Black Belt Curriculum (PDF) Internal Curriculum (PDF) | |
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| 2013 Fall Gathering Posted: September 23, 2013 |
