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OUR PURPOSE:
CHANGE LIVES.
MAKE THE WORLD SAFER.
A bold statement for sure, but one that we live by. We believe that great things have small beginnings, and it starts with the individual. To achieve our purpose, we place a strong emphasis on building character and values, in addition to skill and physical health.
Our traditional martial arts curriculum includes a deeper exploration into classical virtues and related topics such as temperance, courage, and fear.
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Beyond regular training, we participate in demonstrations, community events, and educational activities that allow students to represent our values and connect with the wider community.
ROOTED IN TRADITION
The School of Smiling Tiger is fully dedicated to the proper study of Traditional Japanese Taijutsu and Jujutsu. This encompasses armed and unarmed techniques contained in the 9 Schools (Ryuha) of the Bujinkan organization as well as other Japanese systems such as Asayama Ichiden Ryu and Daito Ryu. Students of our traditional curriculum are also taught formal Japanese etiquette and language as it pertains to the martial arts.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our dojo is committed to the understanding of the Warrior Virtues through the physical training of Budo and the application of Ninpo. We are dedicated to the protection of our families, our loved ones, our communities, our country, and our world as a whole. With this training comes the understanding of the ever vigilant will to protect what is right and principled. We train to become Guardians of a greater purpose; wherever we are, people are that much safer.