Adult Classes

BASIC PHILOSOPHY OF SHINTAIKIDO

Shintaikido is a martial ART. Like other martial arts, Shintaikido places great emphasis on basic techniques and movements. However, I also believe that reactions must be based on the energy of the immediate situation. Throughout each class, the philosophy of caring is mentioned so that students learn with the proper control of power. Without this aspect, training can become "more martial than art". Shintaikido is taught from this basic philosophical standpoint: If the goal of your actions is to protect yourself and your attacker, then the results are going to be positive for both parties involved. This does not negate the fact that there may be times when you must use lethal force in order to survive.

Shintaikido basics incorporate hard and soft blocks, hand strikes, kicks, joint locks, aiki training, throws, groundwork, nasty street tactics, Chi Gung exercises, healing arts and weapons training. Like many Jijitsu systems, Shintaikido is organized in "Boards". Rank requirements take techniques from different boards and present them in a progressive order.