Combining physical conditioning with natural energy
Ten Shin Ichi Ryu™ - the martial art training system as founded by Doshu Shiro Shintaku - focuses on both aspects of mental and physical developments. TSIR practitioners study evasive movements and grapling (similar to Aikido), punching and kicking techniques (as found in various styles of Karate), Iaido (Japanese sword) and other traditional weaponry (including bo and jo). The most challenging aspect of TSIR training is found in learning the inner contents of the martial arts. The proper combination of both physical and mental aspects of the arts provides practitioners with very effective protection skills.
The Meaning of Ten Shin Ichi Ryu
Ten Shin Ichi Ryu translates as Heavenly Mind (Ten Shin) One Stream (Ichi Ryu). "Ten Shin" can be found within the positive side of ourselves and human nature. Ten Shin is the highest mental quality each individual possesses and brings peace, happiness and harmony to human lives. Ten Shin also initiates positive, productive and peaceful actions while restraining the negative side of ourselves.
Ichi Ryu transalates as one stream - and can be described as the stream (or way) through which all divided streams can join together (or flow) as one.
Training Options
Ten Shin Ichi Ryu practitioners typically choose to focus on one main area of study. However, the main element emphasized in Ten Shin Ichi Ryu is the development of a non-aggressive mindset. Through this development, physical technique is executed more efficiently. Student's are exposed to various aspects of traditional Japanese arts in order to develop fully a student's depth of knowledge.
In teaching traditional Japanese arts, one way is emphasized, but all aspects related to that particular way are studied in order to further one's knowledge and ability, creating a more desired depth of knowledge. For example, Ten Shin Ichi Ryu Iaido (Japanese sword) students focus on learning Iaido but might also study shodo (brush writing) to further understanding focus, breathing and natural movement or take a class in Kendo to study quick footwork and sparring. All aspects of training, hard and soft, physical and mental should be explored. It is only modern training that has altered this way and in most cases removed a full curriculum of study in the traditional arts.
In order for each individual to receive personal attention from Doshu Shintaku, Ten Shin Ichi Ryu™ class sizes are limited.
Doshu holds private lessons, small group classes and monthly seminars for practitioners of all levels. Read more about each Ten Shin Ichi Ryu: aikido, iaido, karate, kendo, shodo, and senbu.