Shoshin Ryu is a dynamic, Japanese based martial art that meets the self-defense challenges of the times as well as honors the spirit of previous generations.

Shoshin Ryu kanji literally translate to mean Truthful Heart Tradition. "Heart" in this sense is more exactly translated to signify a synergism of heart/mind/spirit, while "tradition" from "Ryu" represents a sense of fluidity or continuous flow as opposed to something static and stagnant.

Practitioners of the art develop physical and mental skills that lead to inner and outer harmony while they come to recognize the truth that lies within.