The reason I started training in To Shin Do was because my brother started training in it. I thought it would be something that could bring us closer as brothers sharing similar interests. I discovered that not only did it help us get closer but it was a great experience.
I was looking for something to gain confidence and also looking to defend myself if I needed to. I was looking for an outlet to help me stay centered and also as stress relief. I trained in Kung Fu for a short period of time as a class in college, but found that when I started with To Shin Do that I was getting more confidence and realizing how practical it is for everyday defense.
To Shin Do has helped me in my confidence tremendously. It has helped me with my job with standing up for myself or telling people things that they need to know or how to get it done. It has helped me also in my acting with portraying a character correctly. As oddly as it sounds, we role play and I try to put as much realism into it as if it were actually happening.
It’s helped me with my balance. For working on a ship, I have the best sense of balance when it gets extremely rocky. It’s also helped me gain tons of friend-ships in the dojo that I can take out onto regular life.