Mixed martial arts

A Shidokan USA boxing match with two shirtless male fighters, one on top of the other, inside a ring. The fighter on top has tattoos and is pinning down his opponent, who is lying on the mat. A referee watches the action closely.

The Way of fundamentals

learning, drilling, and practicing the basic techniques of Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, or Wrestling to achieve their intended effect.

Two male wrestlers engaged in a Shidokan USA match on a wrestling mat, with one wrestler on top of the other, both focused on the match. A referee in the background watches closely.

The form

applying the fundamentals in a predetermined series of movements designed to maneuver you and your opponent into the positions required to successfully execute your techniques.

A shirtless male Muay Thai fighter in red shorts with yellow and purple Thai script, standing in a boxing ring with an audience in the background at a Shidokan USA tournament.

the way of reality

applying the knowledge gained from practicing the aforementioned techniques in a fluid situation with a 'live' opponent.

Sparring can include, but is not limited to, the following scenarios:

  • bare-knuckle karate transitioning to the ground for submission grappling

  • beginning, intermediate, or advanced MMA with grappling with or without striking

  • training in Shidokan both with gi or no-gi