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Shiro Shintaku, Doshu - Ten Shin Ichi Ryu
As was expected in the 1950’s when growing up in Japan, Doshu studied martial arts in one form or another since elementary school. However, serious martial arts study began during the early 60's when he vigorously studied Goju Karate while a student at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. Training in Goju Karate was very physical and provided a strong foundation for Doshu’s formative years in the martial arts. After receiving his degree from Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Shintaku received his license to teach in Japan. To further his knowledge of the English language and western culture, Doshu Shintaku decided to move to the United States, and taught Goju Ryu Karate at Berkley University in California. He then moved to South Carolina in order to immerse himself in English, and earned an Associates Degree at Anderson University. While at Anderson University, he continued his teaching of traditional Goju Ryu Karate.
Doshu returned to Japan, and began studying Aikido from Morihei Ueshiba's 10th Dan - Hikitsuchi Sensei -- located in Shingu. Through Shintaku Sensei's daily training experience with Hikitsuchi Sensei, he learned of the deeper concepts of Aikido the Founder had emphasized. Shintaku Sensei always arrived at the dojo very early in the morning in order to clean and have time alone with Hikitsuchi Sensei. These were special, insightful moments in his life. It was also during this time Shintaku Sensei studied Iaido (Eishin Ryu), Bojitsu, Kendo and Jujitsu. Shintaku was fortunate enough to study Iaido from two instructors, Ishigaki Moriji, and Hikitsuchi Sensei himself. *Moriji Sensei was an instructor of sword arts to Hikitsuchi Sensei.
Later returning to the States, Doshu resumed teaching in South Carolina. It was then he began studying Ryukyu Kempo Karate and weapons from Okinawan Karate Master, Taika Oyata. After approximately 5 years, he moved to Missouri and trained directly from Oyata on an almost daily basis for 9 years. Training with Oyata Sensei and developing a close relationship with the master also furthered his foundation and insights into the martial arts.
Doshu Shintaku now resides in Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC and has developed the art of Ten Shin Ichi Ryu™ which means “heaven’s mind, one flow.” The art of Ten Shin Ichi Ryu teaches the use of peaceful protection techniques in order to defend oneself. While there are many good techniques in martial arts, Ten Shin Ichi Ryu focuses on the mental aspects often neglected in martial arts study along with energy flow, natural human reactions and non-aggressive techniques.
Each year Ten Shin Ichi Ryu appears at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC and hosts an annual seminar in Maryland. Doshu has held numerous demonstrations throughout the States, Europe, and Japan. In order to share traditional Japanese arts, Doshu arranged tours of Japan, introductions between western and Japanese martial artists and supports the efforts of the International Shinto Foundation.
Visit www. tenshinichiryu.com for more information
Ten Shin Ichi Ryu
P.O. Box 17
Kensington MD 20895
tsir.o_ce@verizon.net
In Japan, the title Doshu is used for a person who _nds
a new way in the either the arts or spiritual pursuits.
Along with studying martial arts technique, Doshu
studies brush writing, language, and philosophy.
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