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Principles of Achieving Success
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 …
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 (special rates available) 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. …
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 Japanese …
Ten Chi Wa – Emblem
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 …
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 …
Stick & Cane Defense Training
Join our Stick & Cane Defense Training class where you will learn to effectively use the Hanbo, a 3ft stick, in the Japanese martial art tradition. Perfect for adults and young adults (ages 14+), we offer a classical curriculum that focuses on the practical application …
Best of Liberty Hill in 2023
We’re excited to share the news! Best Martial Arts! Urban Defense Academy was voted: Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us! It couldn’t happen without YOU !!! Check out all of the results from the Best of Liberty Hill in …
Dharma
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 …