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
The Passing of Gail Fortner
Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2023
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Gail Fortner who was Eldest Master Leonard's first student to attain the rank of black belt. |
Summer Seminar Material Announced by Grandmaster Sin Thé
Posted: Monday, May 15, 2023
For his annual summer seminar, Grandmaster Sin Thé has decided to teach the Tai Chi Whipping Stick form. This form has six sections and eighteen posters. It uses the same length of stick as the Tai Chi Stick - The Stick the Beat the Dog form he taught in 2015 which should measure from your sternum to the floor. Grandmaster Sin describes this form as "beautiful yet lethal" and that it moves the stick to your left hand a lot. There will be an in-person event on Saturday, June 24th and a virtual event via Zoom on Sunday, June 25th. The prices are the same and you can attend either in-person, online, or both! For those who attend in-person, there will be physical DVDs available for preorder to be handed out at the door. For those who attend the Zoom seminar and preorder a video, you will be emailed a link to download the video to your computer. |
Congratulations to Eldest Master Bill Leonard
Posted: Saturday, March 25, 2023
Congratulations to Eldest Master Bill Leonard who was promoted to 10th Degree Black Belt by Grandmaster Sin Thé at the Praying Mantis Tai Chi Seminar today. Eldest Master Leonard is the only non-Chinese to ever attain this rank. |
Elder Master Tony Gray
Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2023
As of February 2nd, 2023, Elder Master Tony Gray has been banished from Shaolin-Do due to his continued disrespect and defiance towards Elder Master Bill Leonard over the last few years and his blatant and arrogant disrespect shown to Grandmaster Sin Thé this past December. This attitude and behavior cannot and will not be tolerated. He has been thrown out of the system and can no longer teach our material. He can no longer use Grandmaster Sin Thé's name, image, or likeness or use the name "Shaolin-Do". He is no longer welcome at any Shaolin-Do school, class, tournament, or seminar (either in person or online). Any school that he teaches at or participates in will lose their Shaolin-Do affiliation. Any student who has studied under him up to this point may leave immediately to join another Shaolin-Do school and therefor maintain their loyalty to Grandmaster Sin Thé and their affiliation with Shaolin-Do. |