The mission of the Shaolin-Do Association (SDA) is to preserve the arts of the Shaolin Temples of China, develop the mental and physical abilities of its members, provide a community for its members and their families, and instill a spirit of excellence in our endeavors.
To Preserve the Arts of the Shaolin Temples of China
This statement, more than any other, defines what the SDA is about: preservation of the Shaolin art. It is our primary reason for being. Only by learning, practicing and teaching will the art survive. The members of the SDA are dedicated to this first statement so future generations can benefit from the knowledge that was gathered by the monks of the Shaolin Temples.
Develop the Mental and Physical Abilities of Its Members
To truly represent the Shaolin art, we must train ourselves to be the best we can be, with the abilities that were given to us. SDA members encourage each other, in a positive and helpful manner, to reach their goals.
Provide a Community for Its Members and Their Families
The SDA is committed to building a framework for the exchange of ideas and information for its members. The Shaolin arts are thousands of years old, but every day someone rediscovers an aspect that may have been overlooked. In the light of new research, new meanings can be given to thousand-year-old teachings. The SDA is dedicated to bringing the information to its members.
Instill a spirit of Excellence in All Our Endeavors
What we learn in Shaolin-Do can and should be used in our daily lives. The SDA wants to share with all its members the individual successes of the students of Shaolin-Do. As SDA members, we strive to be a success through dedication and consistent effort in all of our activities.
News
Throwback Thursday
Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2014
 Elder Master Tim Nance performing San He. Date unknown. |
Issue #1 of The Shaolin Way is Now Available
Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2014
The first issue of "The Shaolin Way" is out. Members should have received an email from Senior Master Joe Schaefer with instructions on how to access it. Be sure to visit TheShaolinWay.com for more information and to sign up today! |
Summer Seminar Material Announced
Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014
 | Grandmaster Sin Thé has decided to teach the 42-posture 1st Road of the Shaolin Lost Tracking Fist form, so named because its peculiar direction changes cause your opponent to lose track of you. When you think it should turn right, instead it turns left. When you think it should move forward, it moves back. Although it is not clear when these forms were developed in the temple, they were known to be introduced by various traveling monks (Sanxi, Zexiang, & Suchow) to Shantung provinces from Henan Shaolin Temple during the early Ming Dynasty (~600 years ago). It did not become well known until Kou Yen Chia, Jet Li's character in the movie Fearless, used it to defeat the western muscle man in an infamous duel. |
The Shaolin Way w/ Grandmaster Sin Thé
Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014
 Grandmaster Sin Thé has launched a brand new website called, The Shaolin Way (theshaolinway.com). This is his personal blog he has developed in order to connect with Shaolin-Do students from across the country and around the world. There are a number of benefits to joining, including an interactive monthly newsletter from Grandmaster Sin with video clips, training tips, diet and health advice, interviews, stories, pictures, etc.! Be sure to visit TheShaolinWay.com for more information and sign up today! |
Save the Dates!
Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2014
 | In case you haven't heard, Grandmaster Sin Thé will be coming back to Lexington four times per year now! That means more seminars and more tests! Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar:
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Shaolin Monks Training
Posted: Friday, February 21, 2014
We found an amazing 18 photograph gallery of Shaolin monks training on Memolition.com. Click the photo below to view the gallery.  |