To-Shin Do History

Stephen K. Hayes’ To-Shin Do martial art was born of the historical legacy behind 3 important roots of Japan’s ancient cultural heritage:

To-  The Sword

From the Nin-Po combat methods, of the legendary ninja phantom warriors born of Mt. Togakure and cultivated in the wooded mountains and marshes of Iga, comes the core of our physical protection techniques and strategies. To-Shin Do martial arts practice is a great way to reduce stress and increase strength, endurance, and flexibility, while fostering a sense of peace, security and control in life.

Shin – The focused spirit of intention

 

From the rigorous Kuji intention-channeling training of the Shugenja of Mt. Yoshino comes the essence of our program for the discovery and development of the nine key qualities that characterize a fully actualized human being. We can achieve a more focused and disciplined understanding of the cause and effect dynamics that lead to success and fulfillment in life.

 

Do – The path to mastery

 

From the originally  Himalayan esoteric mikkyo vajrayana mind and spirit sciences of Mt. Hiei comes the technique of cultivating our unlimited physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual potentials. We can learn skillful ways to transform the inner and outer challenges of life into success, and ultimately come to grips with the question of how to experience directly the significance of life itself.