BURNING QUESTION?
Stephen K. Hayes’ extraordinary quest began with an extraordinary question: How can I protect myself and others from real danger?
When the sport martial art training he received as a young man in the US didn’t have all the answers, he took a risk and moved to Japan seeking the secret teachings of the ninja—and found them! And when he realized that physical protection wasn’t enough, he applied himself to the study of esoteric mind-sciences which led him to India and Tibet. All the while he challenged himself to develop the most effective ways to share what he learned with people seeking a brighter world.
Stephen often reminds students: always have a burning question. Know what you’re searching for—this week, this season, this lifetime.
Maybe something on this site holds an answer for you, or a next question.

To-Shin Do Online
Study Stephen’s revolutionary martial art To-Shin Do. Our virtual dojo contains more than a thousand lessons on modern self-defense, historical ninja combat, plus Japanese weapons, meditations, and exercises for healthy living. Whether you’re looking to get started training solo or you already train at a dojo, our courses and community are sure to enrich your journey.
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Blue Lotus Assembly
Blue Lotus Assembly is a vibrant and self-sustaining spiritual community led by Stephen K. Hayes. We are dedicated to sharing authentic practices from Japan and Tibet for realizing enlightened human potential with all people who seek a deeper, truer, more significant experience of life
Upcoming Events
View all upcoming events within the To-Shin Do Organization, including martial arts and mind-science practices seminars featuring An-shu Stephen K. Hayes.
BOOKS
Stephen K. Hayes has authored 20+ books on the ninja martial arts, self-defense, as well as the esoteric mind-sciences of Japan and Tibet—there’s even modern ninja fiction! His titles have collectively sold over a million copies worldwide.
DVD / VHS
In the 1990s and 2000s, Stephen K. Hayes produced an immense catalog of videos on ninpo taijutsu, To-Shin Do, meditation, and mind-science for martial artists. Learn where you can access these important trainings today!
PRESS
Stephen K. Hayes has been featured on the cover of countless martial arts magazines and interviewed by numerous podcasts and shows with an interest in self-defense and self-development—or just looking for a skilled public speaker with an incredible story!
To-Shin Do Online
Find a To-Shin Do school near you, check out upcoming training seminars with Stephen K. Hayes and other top instructors, or BECOME A MEMBER of our online Global Dojo to access our extensive library of video courses (including all Stephen K. Hayes DVD & VHS publications), plus private community, coaching, and testing for remote students!