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. Our hard style curriculum covers such classic animal styles as the tiger, bird, praying mantis, monkey, and snake sytems 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

News and Updates

Test Pictures Posted

Pictures from the June rank advancement test are now online. Congratulations to everyone who passed their test! Keep up the good work! You can find the photos on the media page or the test page itself.

Summer Seminars Announced

Elder Master Leonard has announced two seminars for this summer! On Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 AM, Elder Master Leonard will be holding a Tales from the Temple. This is chance to ask questions about the history and legends of Shaolin-Do from Grandmaster Sin Thé's most senior student! The cost for this seminar is $20 and can be paid for at the door.

Then on Saturday, July 11th at 11:00 AM, Master Ben Collins will be teaching the 9-Section Supreme Chain Whip form. This is one of the most beautiful and challenging forms that Grandmaster Sin Thé has ever taught out. If you are a glutton for punishment or have ever dreamed about learning the chain whip, be sure to sign up today! Be sure to download and print the flyer and preregistration form.

Shaolin Kids Class

We are proud to offer a children's class called Shaolin Kids which will be open to all children from ages 5 to 12. We are very excited to have Barb Elzey as the instructor. Barb is a 3rd Degree Black Belt with 26 years of experience in Shaolin-Do and 25 years in teaching public school and post-secondary school. While in Giessen, Germany, she conducted Shaolin Kids classes for her 4th and 5th grade students, as well as their siblings, and she has conducted numerous programs for kids over the years.

For more information, check out the Shaolin Kids page or call the Sin Thé Karate School at (859) 275-2148 for more information.

Sin Thé Karate School and the SDA on Facebook

The Sin Thé Karate School and the Shaolin-Do Association are now on Facebook! If you have a Facebook account, then you can become a fan of both and stay up to date on upcoming events, see pictures, and communicate with other fans and students.

Click here to visit the Sin Thé Karate School page.

Click here to visit the Shaolin-Do Association page.

Important Dates

  • June 27th at 11:00 AM — Lower Belt Rank Advancement Test
  • July 11th at 11:00 AM — 9-Section Supreme Chain Whip Seminar with Master Ben Collins
  • September 11th — Lower Rank Testing for out of town students at 6:00 PM and Black Belt Rank Advancement test at 7:00 PM
  • September 12th — 2009 Fall Gathering
  • September 13th — Liu Hsing and Double Kama Seminars

Be Sure to check out the Calendar for more information.