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?
The Three-Spoke Wheel of Success
Congratulations on passing your Black Belt test!
Congratulations to Dan Canale for passing his Black Belt test for Sho Dan in Kukishin Ryu Roshaku Bo Jutsu! Kukishin Ryu Roshaku Bo Jutsu is the classical battlefield art of the 6 foot staff against an attacker with a sword. Dan began training with Sensei …
Self Defense for Young Ladies – Workshop
Self Defense for Young Ladies – Ages 12-18Contact us to schedule your private group This self defense workshop is specifically for young ladies who will be heading off to College in the Fall or any Middle and High School age young ladies. This class offers …
Congratulations on passing your Black Belt test!
Congratulations to Gigi Simmons for passing her Black Belt test for Sho Dan in Asayama Ichiden Ryu! Asayama Ichiden Ryu is a classical Japanese Jujutsu. This has been quite a journey and we are so proud of her accomplishment. Gigi began training in the traditional …
Japan Festival – Houston 2023
We were honored to be invited to participate on the Martial Art stage at this year’s Houston Japan Festival. Three of our young ladies demonstrated techniques from Kukishin Ryu Biken Jutsu. In the second half of the demo Sensei Brian Simmons and our guest, his …
Japan Festival Houston 2023
Shin Gan Dojo* is honored to be participating in Japan Festival Houston 2023! We are excited and honored to participate in the performances on the martial arts stage for the Japan Festival in Houston this year on May 6th 2023! It is the 30th Anniversary …
Happy New Year
As we look back on the successes and accomplishments of 2022, we can reflect on how far we have come. Now, as we plan for the upcoming year of 2023, we set new goals and revise old ones with courage and determination. May the new …
Beginnings: How Sensei Found the Martial Arts
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 …