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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Elder Master Bill Leonard will lecture on his 50 years in Shaolin-Do.
Grandmaster Sin Thé and the SDA will host their annual fall tournament.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach new material at his annual fall seminar.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will conduct our quarterly rank advancement test.
Be sure to check out the schedule for all the upcoming events, class times, and hours.
Congratulations to Our New Masters in Boise, IDPosted: June 20, 2017 12:00 AM | |
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 Congratulations to all of our new associate masters in Boise, ID under Elder Master John Keller! With Grandmaster Sin Thé are Associate Masters Russ Lesko, Craig Henley, Robert Russel, Elmer Belmonte, Sarah Belmonte, Aaron Maxie, and Michael Perrin.  And an extra special congratulations to Elder Master John Keller who was promoted to 8th degree black belt by Grandmaster Sin Thé! Our sincere apologies for the delay in posting this. | |
Join us for Tai Chi and Kung-Fu!Posted: June 12, 2017 12:00 AM | |
In case you haven't heard the good news, your gym membership now includes both the external and internal classes at no additional charge! Come to one or come to both (we prefer both). Our new semester starts tonight. Tai Chi class at 6:00 PM and kung-fu follows at 7:00 PM. Be there! | |
2018 China TripPosted: October 2, 2015 10:13 AM | |
 Grandmaster Sin Thé and Senior Master Joe Schaefer have organized a trip to China in 2018. If you would like to experience this trip with them, please check out the link below for more information. | |
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| 2013 Fall Gathering Posted: September 23, 2013 |
