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.
Please select one of the options above so we can better serve your needs.
I began Shaolin-Do Karate in 1982 while a junior at the University of Kentucky at the urging of my fiancé, who was a black belt in the style. I entered the study of karate with a certain amount of skepticism. I did not have a great desire to be punched and kicked and began, as most women begin, with a very tentative attitude. I had been an athlete all through high school and college so the physical exercise was something I was used to, but I soon found that Shaolin exercised muscles I never knew I had. During that first year, I went to a seminar at Sin Thé's dojo. There, a female green belt kicked me so hard in the stomach that I went down and couldn't get back up for what seemed an incredibly long time. It was then and there that I came to a strong realization. If a woman smaller than me could put me down to the ground, just about anyone could. It was time to learn how to prevent that from happening.
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Elder Master Leonard will teach an Introduction to Meditation seminar.
Elder Master Leonard and a committee of masters will conduct a test for any black belt/sash students who are ready to test.
Elder Master Leonard will conducct our quarterly rank advancement test.
We will have our annual Christmas Party and Potluck Dinner! Bring your family, your friends, and your favorite dish to share!
Be sure to check out the schedule for all the upcoming events, class times, and hours.
End of the Year SchedulePosted: November 12, 2018 11:07 AM | |
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For everyone's benefit, here is our schedule for the rest of the year:
Although the school will be open most days during the holidays, there will be no classes until Wednesday, January 2nd. | |
Meditation SeminarPosted: November 12, 2018 11:02 AM | |
 Elder Master Bill Leonard will hold an Introduction to Meditation seminar on Saturday, December 8th from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Any Shaolin-Do students interested in attending should dress out in their uniforms (be ready to work out) and also bring a notebook. The price will be $85 and you can register at the door. | |
New Internal Rank Advancement CriteriaPosted: March 26, 2018 3:41 PM | |
Elder Master Bill Leonard and Grandmaster Sin Thé have announced a new rank advancement curriculum for all of the internal students of Shaolin-Do. | |
Expanded Black Belt Rank Advancement MaterialPosted: January 2, 2018 3:30 PM | |
In December, Grandmaster Sin Thé and Elder Master Bill Leonard announced that they have added all of the seminar material that Grandmaster Sin Thé has taught in the last 20+ years to the black belt rank advancement requirements. All of the existing material is still in its original place and all of the required material is the same. The seminar kata have been added as options to fill out the ten pieces of material required for rank advancement. As Grandmaster Sin Thé continues to teach out material, it will be added into the rank advancement requirements. You can view the current black belt rank advancement requirements via the PDF linked below. | |
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| 2013 Fall Gathering Posted: September 23, 2013 |
