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

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...

“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...

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

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

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

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...

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