Connecticut Shoshin Ryu Homepage

Shoshin Ryu's focus is the unencumbered study of the martial arts. This system strives to be unencumbered by egotism, monetary gain, or popular trends in martial arts. Shoshin Ryu is a nonprofit organization. While it is necessary to collect dues to provide for the financial stability of the organization, we believe that the benefits of the association are extended in ways that cannot be measured with money. There are no testing fees or contracts to sign. Shoshin Ryu is a cooperative rather than a competitive system. We are not sport-oriented in nature, although individuals may indulge in sparring or randori with other like-minded individuals. Although the system is modern, our training methods are traditional.
Beginning Shoshin students choose between two emphases for study. Atemi Waza students primarily study striking and kicking techniques. Nage Waza students primarily study throwing and grappling techniques. Students cross-train in both emphases freely, and self-defense requirements are the same for all Shoshin students. Connecticut has two dojos, one in Willimantic and one in Durham. Both emphases are taught in each dojo. Connecticut's chief instructor is Sensei Don Soucy. Don is a fourth-degree black belt with over twenty years of experience in the martial arts.