TO - The Sword

From the nin-po combat methods of the legendary ninja phantom warriors born of Mt. Togakure and cultivated din the wooded mountains and marshes of Iga comes the core of our physical protection techniques and strategies.  Metaphorically, the sword represents knowledge, skill and other resources needed for effective day-to-day living.  To-Shin-Do martial arts practice is a great way to reduce stress and increase strength, endurance and flexibility while fostering a sense of peace, security and control in life.

SHIN - The Focused Spirit of Intention

From the rigorous kuji intention-channeling training of the shugengja of Mt. Yoshino comes the essence of our program for the discovery and development of the nine key qualities that characterize a fully actualized human being.  Shin in Japan means heart or spirit which refers to the wisdom, courage and understanding required to use our tools of power in a way that will help us to achieve our goals while promoting a happier and healthier world.  We strive toward a more focused and disciplined understanding of the cause and effect dynamics that lead to success and fulfillment of life.

DO - The Path to Mastery

From age-old Himalayan mind, spirit and personal mastery sciences comes the technique of cultivating our unlimited physical, mental, emotional and spiritual potentials.  We can learn skillful ways to transform the inner and outer challenges of life, and ultimately come to grips with the very question of how to experience directly the significance of life itself.

The Student Creed

Our three-part student creed is a reminder of your potential.

I believe in myself.
I am confident.
I can accomplish my goals.

I believe in what I study.
I am disciplined.
I am ready to learn and advance.

I believe in my teachers.
I show respect to all who help me progress.

As a means of encouraging our students on to whatever their definition of success, we emphasize:

•  A sense of self-confidence
  
•  Enjoyment of discipline as key to accomplishment
  
• Appreciation of the power of respect for all

We provide this possibility through our tested 3-fold set of disciplines and techniques:

     Physical Training
     in martial arts to foster a sense of peace, security, and safety in life

     Intellectual Study
     of cause-and-effect dynamics that lead to success and fulfillment in life

     Intensive exploration
     of the potential for actualization of the human spirit in the world

Our mission, through the study of To Shin Do, is  to empower people to:

• Recognize that fulfillment is possible, and then...
• Learn to apply the technologies, in order to...
• Achieve the freedom of personal fulfillment