Shinzenkan Dojo is committed to the physical and spiritual instruction of the venerated martial arts of jujitsu, aikijujutsu, aikido, and judo. Our martial arts classes strive to preserve and perpetuate the methods and customs of Japan's enduring arts of fighting that have preceded us for centuries. In addition, we offer training in Taekwondo, Karate, Kung Fu, Kendo Gumdo, Olympic Taikodo and Brazilian jiu jitsu The term "Shinzen" is multi-faceted in meaning, and it can be defined as unqualifiable commitment, awareness, and advancement. The foundation of Shinzenkan rests on the doctrine that for people to attain their maximum potential in this world and in the martial arts, there must be a union of heart and mind. It is incumbent on the heart to regulate and master the damaging and periodically fatal states of mind such as fear, uncertainty, and overconfidence. The martial arts classes at Shinzenkan Dojo emphasize the centrality of wisdom and study to our arts. Brazilian jujitsu, aikijujutsu, aikido, and judo require a minimal basic comprehension of anatomy and physics. This familiarity is crucial for any martial arts student, whether they are studying taekwondo, karate, hapkido or kung fu. Although a beginning pupil of the martial arts does little besides imitating what his teacher shows him, there will come a time during training where the student must evolve as a martial artist. The student needs to perform and unite movements, not as a function of teacher instruction, but because the student has developed a level of awareness of the guiding values and fundamentals that enables the student to act. This awareness and knowledge allow the student to evolve. Please call Shinzenkan Dojo at (785)201-5309 to learn more about the principles and techniques of all of these remarkable fighting arts. Boost your body, broaden your mind. |