Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Martial Arts School in Lexington Since 1964
Established in 1964, Sinthe' stands as Lexington's oldest and most respected martial arts institution. Our legacy began decades before martial arts gained global popularity through icons like Bruce Lee, offering authentic Shaolin-Do training rooted in the traditions of China's Shaolin Temples. We provide comprehensive instruction in both hard-style and soft-style disciplines, including Kung Fu systems like tiger, bird, and praying mantis, as well as Tai Chi, Pa Kua, and Hsing I. Our curriculum emphasizes physical conditioning, self-defense techniques, and mental discipline through controlled sparring, weapon training, and meditation practices. With dedicated programs for children aged 5-12 and adults of all skill levels, we foster values of honor, loyalty, and perseverance.Our experienced instructors guide students through progressive learning environments that balance rigorous technical training with personal growth. The school's enduring reputation reflects our commitment to preserving martial arts heritage while making it accessible to modern practitioners. Testimonials from long-term students highlight the transformative impact of our programs on both physical fitness and mental resilience. As the international home of Shaolin-Do, we continue to shape martial artists who embody patience, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence.
Services
Adult Kung Fu
Adult Tai Chi
Kids Kung Fu
Self-Defense Training
Weapon Forms Instruction
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We are Lexington's oldest martial arts school established in 1964
- We offer comprehensive Shaolin-Do curriculum with both hard and soft styles
- Our instructors teach authentic animal-style Kung Fu systems and weapon forms
- We provide age-specific programs for children and adults
- We emphasize mental health and character development alongside physical training
What people say
Patient instructors
Transformative impact
Traditional methods
Lifelong discipline
Mental clarity
Services
Adult Kung Fu
Our hard-style Kung Fu program teaches traditional animal systems like tiger, bird, and praying mantis. Students learn weapon forms with staff, nunchaku, and sai while developing strength through controlled sparring. The curriculum builds self-defense skills and physical discipline for adults seeking authentic martial arts training.
Adult Tai Chi
Soft-style Tai Chi classes focus on breathing techniques, meditation, and fluid movements from Tai Chi, Pa Kua, and Hsing I systems. This program improves balance and flexibility while reducing stress. Ideal for older adults or those seeking gentle exercise that enhances mental clarity and internal energy flow.
Kids Kung Fu
Children aged 5-12 learn foundational Shaolin-Do techniques in a structured environment. The curriculum teaches basic forms, coordination, and discipline while making martial arts fun and accessible. Students develop confidence and respect through age-appropriate physical challenges and character-building instruction.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach Shaolin-Do Kung Fu including tiger, bird, and praying mantis systems, plus Tai Chi, Pa Kua, and Hsing I soft-style disciplines with weapon forms training.
Do I need prior experience to join?
No prior experience needed. Our programs welcome beginners aged 5+ with structured classes that build skills from foundational techniques to advanced martial arts mastery.
What are the benefits of training here?
Students gain physical fitness, self-defense skills, mental focus, and character development through traditional martial arts training that emphasizes discipline and personal growth.
Where are you located?
We're on Lexington's south side between Nicholasville Road and Clays Mill Road, easily accessible from Pasadena Drive.
How much do classes cost?
Please email us for our current rate guide. We offer family-friendly pricing options and provide detailed schedule information upon request.
What makes your school unique?
As Lexington's original martial arts school since 1964, we offer authentic Shaolin-Do instruction with continuous lineage from China's ancient temple traditions.
