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 …
Samurai Sword Camp – 2024
Summer Session #1 – CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Dates: Mon, Tues, Wed – June 3, 4, 5Time: 9:30am-12:00pm Summer Session #2 – CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Dates: Wed, Thur, Fri – July 24, 25, 26Time: 9:30am-12:00pm $100 per childKids Ages 7-12 yrs At …
Nerf Night Out
Nerf Night Out is a fun time for kids. Parents are welcome to hang out or drop-off to enjoy a night off! Friday, May 3, 20245:30pm-8:30pm Click HERE to Sign Up We provide all Nerf equipment.Pizza and Drinks Included $40 per childKids Ages 7yrs and …
Self Defense for Young Ladies – Workshop
Self Defense for Young Ladies – Ages 12-18Saturday, June 1, 20249:30am – 12:00pmClick HERE to Sign Up This self defense workshop is specifically for young ladies who will be heading off to College in the Fall or any Middle and High School age young ladies. …
Patreon Channels
Update on our Patreon Channels: We have been Live for just over a month and we are posting new content on both channels every Wednesday! We are sharing nuggets of insight and video that we don’t share publicly, as well as behind the scenes tid-bits …
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 …
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 …
Best of Liberty Hill in 2023
We’re excited to share the news! Best Martial Arts! Urban Defense Academy was voted: Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us! It couldn’t happen without YOU !!! Check out all of the results from the Best of Liberty Hill in …
Dharma
In this installment of “Gifts from My Teacher” we are sharing more about traditional Japanese items that are often part of martial art dojos (schools). This article is about the Dharma Doll and the Shiminawa Rope and Origami Lightening Bolts. The red face doll is …
Japan Festival Houston 2023
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 …