Karate
The literal meaning of karate is 'empty hand' or 'open hand', which symbolizes the hands with no weapon - or peaceful hands.
Open hands represent peace while a closed hand (fist) represents power or unity. When hands are used for your protection purposes, peaceful results should follow. That is, no one needs to be seriously damaged. Skillful karate masters knew how to solve problems peacefully, allowing them another option to settle disputes, rather than uncontrolled or brutal force. During war time, weapons were used to defeat an enemy, but in peaceful times karate was used only for self-protection purposes.
Ten Shin Ichi Ryu Karate training includes traditional forms, proper use of the hands (fist, knife hands, blocks) and feet (kicks and footwork, etc.) as well as training in various weapons.
The use of karate in fighting situations
First, your aggressor should see your open hands - letting them know you are unarmed and have no intention of fighting. If your aggressor insists on fighting with you physically, then use your hands strongly, just like a weapon. However, your hands should be controlled, so your defensive techniques will be kept to a minimum - which is enough to stop an attack and disarm an aggressor.
Monthly seminars for practitioners of all levels are held in the Kansas City area while continuing classes are available in Maryland and Missouri. Private training with Doshu is available as well. Please visit the seminars section for seminar information or contact the TSIR Office at 301.933.3569 or email us.
Wednesday Classes:
Kensington, Maryland Dojo
6:00pm Karate - Children
Friday Classes:
Ayrlawn Center
Bethesda, Maryland
Friday Classes (YMCA):
4:15pm - Children
5:30pm - Children
6:30pm - Children
7:30pm - Adults
Saturday Classes:
Kensington, Maryland Dojo
9:00am \ Karate - Children
Go Shin Do
Go Shin Do™ is the name given by Doshu Shiro Shintaku to his specific style of protection arts. Go Shin Do™ translates as go = "defense or protect" shin = "mind" and do = "way". Go Shin Do makes use of many elements of traditional karate and incorporates protective techniques not traditionally used within karate itself. More advanced self-defense techniques are covered.
The advanced form of martial arts training is the use of the mind and energy. The mind of Go Shin Do practitioners is expressed through the use of the hands. With this training, the human mind can be used as a weapon. That is, the principle use of a weapon can be applied mentally. The physical expression of energy flow is included in the art, while the emphasis of physical strength is minimized for these protection techniques.
Honbu Dojo - Maryland
Tuesday Class:
Kensington, Maryland Dojo
By appointment only. Please call 301-933-3569 to schedule
7:30pm - Adults only
Missouri Dojo
Regular TSIR training available in the Missouri area as well. Please contact:
Sensei Eric Wagner at 816.373.8255
for more information
Classes held at:
14506 E 39th St. S
Independence, MO 64055
Children's Class Times:
Tuesdays 6:00 pm and
Saturdays 10:00 am
Adult training:
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
and Saturdays at 11:00 am
Ontario, Canada Dojo
Antaya's Martial Arts
Classes held at:
St. Thomas Seniors Centre
Exercise Room
225 Chestnut St. St. Thomas
Please contact: Sensei Jim Antaya at 519.633.6638 for more information
Mighty Mites (ages 3-6)
Mondays @ 6:00— 6:30 (1/2 hour is good for these little ones)
Youth Program (ages 6-12)
Beginners class
Mondays @ 6:30—7:20 & Thursdays@ 6:00— 6:30
Adult Program (Adults 12 and up)
Beginners class
Monday 7:20—8:00 & Thursdays 8:30— 9:00
Antaya's Martial Arts
225 Chestnut Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
Canada