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Events & News, Kids Classes, Martial Arts ArticlesMarch 21, 2025April 24, 2025

Attention Parents of 5-7 year olds – NEW CLASS

5 year old child in Kids Martial Art class bowing to Sensei (Japanese word for teacher) at Shin Gan Dojo

Attention Parents of 5-7 year olds we are excited to announce a new Kids Martial Art class starting May 1st! NEW CLASS TIMEMon / Wed 4:30-5:30pm Children must already be 5 1/2 years on May 1st, up to 7 yrs old for this class. We …

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Class Descriptions, Events & News, Kids Classes, Martial Arts ArticlesFebruary 10, 2025April 1, 2025

Camps for Kids – 2025

martial arts teacher with students

We offer a variety of camps for kids serving our community of Liberty Hill and surrounding area Bertram, Burnet, Leander, Georgetown, Florence. Options for Spring Break and Summer Camps. Samurai Sword CampSummer Session #1 – Registration NOW OPEN – CLICK HERE Dates: June 4, 5, …

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Events & News, Martial Arts ArticlesJanuary 1, 2025January 14, 2025

Special Offer – New Year Sale 2025

Special Offer New Year Sale 2025 at Shin Gan Dojo, Urban Defense Academy

Martial Arts Classes Special Offer – New Year Sale 2025! $50 off first month tuition for ongoing martial arts classes for Men, Women & Children 6yr and up. Registration fees apply. Offer valid January 1-31, 2025 Contact us to schedule your Free Introductory Class Located …

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Events & News, Kids Classes, Martial Arts Articles, Teens ClassesAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Back to School Special

1 Month Free Tuition at Sign up Check out our Back to School Special for Kids & Young Adults Martial Arts Contact us to schedule your Free Introductory Lesson.

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Class Descriptions, Events & News, Kids Classes, Martial Arts ArticlesJuly 29, 2024February 19, 2025

Abduction Prevention for Kids – 2025

Abduction Prevention

Abduction Prevention for Kids – Giving kids skills to stay safe. Abduction Prevention for Kids is an interactive class where kids learn to identify strangers (good or bad), how to use their voice and when that is appropriate, and physical defense techniques appropriate for their …

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Class Descriptions, Events & News, Kids Classes, Martial Arts ArticlesMay 10, 2024May 20, 2024

Summer Program – Kids Martial Arts

The Summer Program is way to introduce your kids to martial arts through our normally scheduled evening classes with a short term commitment. This is just a beginning, as martial arts is a long-term study. We provide a fun learning experience for kids over the …

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Events & News, Martial Arts ArticlesApril 27, 2024April 29, 2024

Congratulations on passing your Black Belt test!

black belt 6 ft staff

Congratulations to Dan Canale for passing his Black Belt test for Sho Dan in Kukishin Ryu Roshaku Bo Jutsu! Kukishin Ryu Roshaku Bo Jutsu is the classical battlefield art of the 6 foot staff against an attacker with a sword. Dan began training with Sensei …

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Events & News, Martial Arts ArticlesFebruary 17, 2024May 20, 2024

Congratulations on passing your Black Belt test!

black belt

Congratulations to Gigi Simmons for passing her Black Belt test for Sho Dan in Asayama Ichiden Ryu! Asayama Ichiden Ryu is a classical Japanese Jujutsu. This has been quite a journey and we are so proud of her accomplishment. Gigi began training in the traditional Japanese …

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Events & News, Martial Arts ArticlesJuly 29, 2023July 29, 2023

Ten Chi Wa – Emblem

Ten Chi Wa Emblem

Displayed in the dojo is a template image of my teacher’s dojo patch. Sensei Chadwick Minge designed the emblem using the Mythical Dragon, the Tiger and the Kanji Wa. The dragon symbolizes the powers of heaven (Ten) and the tiger represent the powers of Earth …

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Events & News, Martial Arts ArticlesJuly 8, 2023February 4, 2024

Japan Festival – Houston 2023

Japan Festival Houston 2023

We were honored to be invited to participate on the Martial Art stage at this year’s Houston Japan Festival. Three of our young ladies demonstrated techniques from Kukishin Ryu Biken Jutsu. In the second half of the demo Sensei Brian Simmons and our guest, his …

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