SHINKO-RYU PRECEPTS
1. Don't forget to always express gratitude.
2. Don't make an enemy: cultivate a peaceful mind.
3. Don't over estimate yourself; however don't be timid.
4. Keep yourself self-possessed and cool.
5. Be humane; don't resort to animal strength.
6. Train yourself to be broad-minded.
7. Respect others' rights and fulfill your obligations.
8. Practice earnestly.
HISTORY
| 2007 | Visit by Japan delegation of the Shinko-Ryu organization.
September 17, 2007 is proclaimed a Grand Master Minoru Iitoi, Master Tokuji Fufiwara, Master Keiji Uchida, Master Kenji Shibata DAY by Mayor of the Borough of Taylor, Pennsylvania. |
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| 1989 | Visit by Japan delegation of the Shinko-Ryu organization.
August 23rd, 1989 was proclaimed a Master Kogure Takehide and Master Uchida Keiji Day by Mayor of the Borough of Taylor, Pennsylvania. |
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| 1982 | Shinko-Ryu introduced to New Jersey | |
| 1978 | Shinko-Ryu introduced to Taylor, Pennsylvania |
Shinko-Ryu Karate-Do in Taylor, Pennsylvania by Thomas Kloss, 1989
In 1978 Shinko-Ryu Karate was introduced into Taylor Pa. The instructor was a young college student from Marywood College; studying for a degree in Physical Education. Siemong, or Sensi Seimong as he was soon to be called by his students, had apresence about him that was both friendly, inspiring, and imposing. After getting to know the story of his travles through out the world, his strudents had nothing but admiration for him. The dojo used to train in was at the Taylor Community Center. The Community Center gave the club the facilities needed to help the club get organized.
As with most new programs the number of people who joined was overwhelming however it didn't take long for them to realize karate was not going to be something taken lightly. As students fell away for one reason or another the faithful members number leveled off at about 25.
Of this number, over the next three and a half years, four student were promoted to the level of Shodan. These were Jerry Rizzo, Tom Kloss, Preston Cadwalder and, as a junior black belt, Donald Williams.
After Sensi Siemong graduated he moved to briefly to New Jersey where he established another branch of the system The Taylor Club continued under the leadership of Sensi Jerry and Sensi Tom. THe Marywood club was taught by Sensi Preston.
The Marywood and Taylor clubs have trained jointly from time to time and also have worked out with clubs of different styles in the Scranton area. Ishen-Ryu and Te Kwon Do being two of the styles. This gives the students a chance to see other styles of karate in action, and to learn to appreciate a variety of the discipline.
The Taylor branch of the club still trains at the community center, however, it is the dream of Sensi Siemong an the other instructors to some day have a dojo of their own where the clubs of the area can train in common and further the style of Shinko-Ryu.
Karate in foreign to the culture of the United States. Shinko-Ryu in this country, under the leadership of Sensi Siemong and and the students he has instructed, should prosper. Since the style promotes both the physical, spiritual, and intellectual aspect of personal development , the system will certainly be a positive influence of the students in the United States.
History Of The Club by Sharon Lam, 1989
In 1982, the Shinko-Ryu dojo came to Towaco, New Jersey with the arrival of Sensei Siemong Wang, godan. Sensei Wang came to New Jersey to embark on his studies at the Evangelical Bible Seminary. The Chinese Evangelical Mission which sponsored the seminary in Towaco, also sponsored the Chinese School of Language and Culture. Eager to expand the course roster offered at the school, Principal Jane Chang proposed a Shinko-Ryu karate class. As Sensei Wang was also eager to establish a Shinko-Ryu dojo near his home, it was mutually agreed to begin a class with the new semester.
About 10 students, ages 10-18, were enrolled and eager to begin learning. Classes were held once a week in a small but sufficient all-purpose classroom in the school building. Using the grounds around the school, the practice dojo expanded outside in the summers and indoors during the evening and winter practices.
Each new semester brought more students of various ages and abilities. Eventually, even the principal herself joined! The enthusiasm grew among the students and practices were held three times a week. It became necessary to separate more advanced green and brown belts from beginner white belts. Separate adult classes were formed.
Early in 1985, the Chinese Evangelical Mission puchased a conference center of 26 acres, nearby the school. This provided a new dojo for the students. The variety of terrain proved exciting as well as challenging. The most exciting practices according to consensus, were those held in the pool.
Through a summer day camp of which Sensei Wang was the director, the dojo expanded again to include a younger generation of youths, ages 8-14.
New Jersey saw its first Shinko-Ryu black belt promotion in 1986. William Hui and Larry Chou received their shodan after a grueling test held in Pennsylvania with the Marywood College karate club. A year and a half later, Brian Lee and Sharon Lam received their shodan and in 1988, Henry Chou and Johnson Chen became the most recent of the shodan promotions.
In 1987, Shinko-Ryu underwent a transition period as Sensei Wang and his family moved to Pennsylvania. The dojo became part of the Northern New Jersey Chinese Association Chinese School program and established its new dojo in the gym of a local high school. Under Sensei Wang, classese still continue there today.