Firearms Training, Self-Defense, Martial Arts
Shin Gan Dojo* is honored to be participating in Japan Festival Houston 2023! We are excited and honored to participate in the performances on the martial arts stage for the Japan Festival in Houston this year on May 6th 2023! It is the 30th Anniversary …
On the Shinto shelf (Kamidana) sit various items. As I was taught, most of those items represent elements that are necessary to support life itself: Fire via the candles, Salt, Water, Rice, Plant life etc… though one wonders whether Sake (rice wine) is necessary to …
Let’s talk about gun safety. The firearm is inherently a dangerous weapon. However, its fatal nature can never be administered without human interaction. It has no will of its own. You can easily test this for yourself by placing a loaded weapon in a secure …
The Shinto This is our next installment of “Gifts from My Teacher” where we are sharing about traditional Japanese items that are often part of martial art dojos (schools). The center focus and primary object on the Kamidana is the Shinto, a small shrine or …
Nerf Night Out – Leprechaun Edition Nerf night out is a fun kids’ night out…and parents’ night off! Date: St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17 Time: 5:00-9:00pm Cost: $40 and +$20 for siblings Who: Kiddos ages 7yrs+
The Kamidana… what is it? Let’s continue with our series about “Gifts from My Teacher“.Literally translated from Japanese, Kamidana means god shelf or spirit shelf. I am no expert in the Japanese culture, let’s start with that. But, I will share what I know about …
You may have noticed some new additions to our dojo recently. These are gifts from my teacher. We have acquired a new Kamidana (spirit shelf) and a bigger Shinto along with some other articles found on the Kamidana and elsewhere. All of these items belonged …
It’s your Party! Make a lot of noise! Are you looking for an unforgettable experience for your party? We have a range of activities to suit both kids and teens, such as Nerf battles and a Samurai sword lesson (where they get to keep the …
As we look back on the successes and accomplishments of 2022, we can reflect on how far we have come. Now, as we plan for the upcoming year of 2023, we set new goals and revise old ones with courage and determination. May the new …
In order for any type of schooling to be successful you need three spokes in the wheel of success. That is to say, we need three people who have complete commitment to the success of the student. They are: the teachers, the parents and the students.