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Potential of Emptiness. - A Ninja Mind Thought Experiment

Imagine that the human experience can be broken into 5 categories. Form – This is our own bodies, and material objects as well....

Ikigai "Discovering Joy In Life With Purpose"

What is ikigai? Let’s take a look at the written character first. “iki” (生き) translates as “life” and “gai” (甲斐) translates as worth or...

Sparring and the Value of Pressure Testing

“Do you guys spar?” It is a question that comes up pretty regularly when I am discussing what To-Shin Do is and what the club teaches. In...

Seeing Through Shadows

Situational awareness is key to learning effective self-protection. As students, we need to pay attention to learning how to pay...

Escape the Castle

Situational awareness is a cornerstone of our To-Shin Do training. Students learn to observe and make decisions based on what they...

Reasons Adults Train In With Us

There are many reasons why adults take up martial arts. Here are 5 substantial benefits you can gain from starting your martial arts...

Do gun owners need to learn self defense?

Why would I need to learn self-defense if I have a concealed carry license? This is a question that has come up recently, and I think it...

My Ninja Way

The ninja art of To-Shin Do continuously inspires me to strive for greater capability, understanding, and skills. But why? As a long-time...