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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Not being much in the way of athletic, a close encounter with a couple of less then scrupulous gentlemen at the ripe old age of 29 got me started in the art of Shaolin-Do. Despite being much older than many of my classmates, I began learning the art of punching and kicking. Little did I know then that Shaolin-Do would become a way of life.
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Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach the Mulan Long Tassel Sword form and continue with part 3 of the Walking Chi Kung at his annual fall seminar.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will conduct testing for any students who are ready to advance.
Grandmaster Sin Thé and a committee of masters will conduct testing for any black belts who are ready to advance.
Be sure to check out the schedule for all the upcoming events, class times, and hours.
September Event ChangesPosted: August 5, 2020 7:48 PM | |
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Due to the current circumstances, Grandmaster Sin Thé and Elder Master Bill Leonard have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Fall Gathering in Lexington that was originally scheduled for Saturday, September 19th. The Mulan's Long Tassel Sword seminar has been moved forward one day from Sunday to Saturday, September 19th at the Oleika Shriner Temple on Southland Drive. | |
Updated Internal Rank Advancement RequirementsPosted: December 12, 2019 8:59 AM | |
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) | |
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| 2013 Fall Gathering Posted: September 23, 2013 |
