Martial Arts Dojo in Liberty Hill, Texas
Authentic Japanese Martial Arts: Ninjutsu and Classical Jujutsu
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Breaking Free: Kid Self-Defense in Action In martial arts, even the smallest defender can take control. Through focused training, kids learn to stay calm under pressure, think clearly, and respond with purpose — even in challenging situations. By practicing how to react when grabbed or …
Wheel of Success: Over the years I’ve watched many of our martial arts students come and go. I’ve pondered this question many times: Who sticks with it and why?
At the Shin Gan Dojo and Urban Defense Academy, we use the Principles of Achieving Success to reach our goal of obtaining mastery of Ninpo Taijutsu and Armed Self Defense. Black Belt is only the gateway, the first goal. Mastery of the art is the ultimate …
Displayed in the dojo is a template image of my teacher’s dojo patch. Sensei Chadwick Minge designed the emblem using the Mythical Dragon, the Tiger and the Kanji Wa. The dragon symbolizes the powers of heaven (Ten) and the tiger represent the powers of Earth …
In this installment of “Gifts from My Teacher” we are sharing more about traditional Japanese items that are often part of martial art dojos (schools). This article is about the Dharma Doll and the Shiminawa Rope and Origami Lightening Bolts. The red face doll is …
On the Shinto shelf (Kamidana) sit various items. As I was taught, most of those items represent elements that are necessary to support life itself: Fire via the candles, Salt, Water, Rice, Plant life etc… though one wonders whether Sake (rice wine) is necessary to …
The Shinto This is our next installment of “Gifts from My Teacher” where we are sharing about traditional Japanese items that are often part of martial art dojos (schools). The center focus and primary object on the Kamidana is the Shinto, a small shrine or …
The Kamidana… what is it? Let’s continue with our series about “Gifts from My Teacher“.Literally translated from Japanese, Kamidana means god shelf or spirit shelf. I am no expert in the Japanese culture, let’s start with that. But, I will share what I know about …
You may have noticed some new additions to our dojo recently. These are gifts from my teacher. We have acquired a new Kamidana (spirit shelf) and a bigger Shinto along with some other articles found on the Kamidana and elsewhere. All of these items belonged …
For those interested in a little more background on Sensei Brian Simmons beginnings in martial arts, here is some deeper history. Sensei Brian Simmons’ interest in martial arts began around 1990. Lost in a world of confusion, he came to believe that the discipline of …