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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As a young adult, I always had an aggressive streak. I was the epitome of a tom boy, and I participated in fighting styles such as Tae Kwan Do, Kempo and kickboxing. However, I drifted away from fighting systems and martial arts for years because it became repetitive and uninteresting. When I came to Lexington to attend graduate school at the University of Kentucky, the last thing I expected to encounter was Shaolin Kung Fu. I came to the Sin Thé Karate School by accident, on a whim, and I signed up that night, which would be the beginning of a way of life infinitely more fulfilling than anything I've known before.
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Grandmaster Sin Thé will conduct a test for any students 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 teach two forms via Zoom. Material to be announced soon.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will conduct our quarterly rank advancement test for any students who are ready to advance.
Grandmaster Sin Thé and the Shaolin-Do Association will hold their annual tournament at the Oleika Shriners Temple in Lexington, KY.
Grandmaster Sin Thé will teach two forms at his fall seminar. Material to be announced soon.
Be sure to check out the schedule for all the upcoming events, class times, and hours.
Closed this weekend for 4th of JulyPosted: June 29, 2022 11:04 AM | |
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We will be closed from Friday, July 1st to Monday, July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. We will resume our normal hours and class schedule starting on Tuesday, July 5th. | |
Save the Dates for SeptemberPosted: June 29, 2022 9:06 AM | |
Grandmaster Sin Thé has announced the dates for his fall visit to Lexington, KY in September. Mark these dates on your calendar: Sunday, September 11th
Saturday, September 17th
Sunday, September 18th
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Updated Rank Advancement RequirementsPosted: March 9, 2022 9:20 AM | |
Grandmaster Sin Thé and Elder Master Bill Leonard have added some of the recent seminar material to both the black belt (external) and internal rank advancement requirements. Please see the links below for the latest list of requirements: Black Belt Rank Advancement Requirements (PDF) (as of December 2021) Internal Rank Advancement Requirements (PDF) (as of December 2021) | |
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| 2013 Fall Gathering Posted: September 23, 2013 |
