HON-SHIN-DO
was born out of the Karate efforts of
Masters Leo Kozloski and Bruce Saver.
Sensei's Eric Cranston and Christiaan Grant along with other high ranking Black Belts were the main catalyst' for the birth of
a new style of Martial Arts with old roots in Okinawan Shorie Ryu.

Hon - Is true   Shin - Is from the heart  Do - Is the way
The Translated Meaning of HON-SHIN-DO =
THE WAY OF THE TRUE HEART

For those who practice Hon-Shin-Do as a way of life, it becomes more than merely a method of fighting and physical fitness. There are mental rewards such as self-confidence, pride and patience.

A new state of mind begins to form. The need to be a bully or overbearing is lost to the feeling of self-confidence. Pride in yourself overcomes a desperate need to prove one's individual worth.

Patience and inner peace are found in training and performance of the art. Patience is a virtue that is a large and meaningful factor in the practice of Hon-Shin-Do. For one to truly learn Hon-Shin-Do, patience, pure motives, attitude of serene determination and humbleness must be developed. This must reflect in the outlook on fellow human beings as well as one's self and the world about. Hon-Shin-Do therefore becomes a basic part of existence.

Fear and anger are replaced with tranquility. For those who believe in the non-violent creed, Hon-Shin-Do teaches an inner peace.

Katas of Hon-Shin-Do
The Katas of Hon-Shin-Do are the essence of karate, without them karate would be the mere learning of various fighting and self-defense techniques, expressing nothing and allowing for no aesthetic development. Katas are the distilled concentrated wisdom, understanding, and experience of hundreds of great karate peak awareness. When one begins to understand them one glimpses a new world of untold internal riches. The primary meaning of the Kata is for the performer himself. If he is unable to immerse himself in the Kata and so release his emotions, or life force, a master will say of the performer that he is still "in the dance," that is, unable to emote or express his feelings at will. This poignant karate saying has an even more profound meaning when the sensei refers to a student "coming out of the dance." This is the highest compliment one can receive. The eventual perfection of the Katas leads not only to mastery of the basic forms, but also to physical and spiritual sensitivity and to complete control of all parts of the body.

A good karateka first develops his Katas to perfection and later perfects his Jul-Kumite (sparring) ability.

One of the strongest traditions in Hon-Shin-Do is its sense of secrecy. Having originated with the monks of the shaolin monastery, this tradition has always influenced the teaching of karate, especially regarding the Katas. Karateka tend to be secretive about their important discoveries, they do not want them to be misused or cheapened through easy access. For this and other reasons, many of the movements and postures in the performance of the Katas are disguises for the true movements, and many meanings contained within them are varied to contain the mood or intention of the performer.