Frequently-Asked Questions
Does An-shu Stephen K. Hayes take part in SKH Quest Hombu On-Line Community Forum discussions?
Absolutely! An-shu is very present on the SKH Quest On-Line Forum as his way of answering important questions from To-Shin Do students. Of course, An-shu’s demanding schedule sometimes makes it hard to get a reply to you right away, but without a doubt the SKH Quest On-Line Community Forum is your best way to get the “straight from the source” answers you need from An-shu and top teachers of his art.
Is the SKH Quest Hombu On-Line Community Forum moderated?
Absolutely! To-Shin Do training is important in the lives of members of all ages, and we take seriously our responsibility to maintain a family-appropriate atmosphere on the forum. Dedicated moderators work to be sure there is no room for abuse of members or agenda threads contrary to the high standards, ideals, and goals of To-Shin martial arts.
Can I be a member of the SKH Quest On-Line Community even though I am NOT a To-Shin Do or Ninjutsu student?
Absolutely! We welcome all sincere martial artists who wish to engage in discussions about SKH Quest To-Shin Do techniques, history, philosophy, activities, people, writings, media, schools, or events. If you have seen the magazine articles, read the books, or watched the DVDs by Stephen K. Hayes – and are inspired by his work, his students, and his schools – the SKH Quest On-Line Forum will be a great way to enhance your learning, no matter what your personal martial art.
Do I use a screen name to conceal my identity on the SKH Quest On-Line Community Forum?
No. Proudly be the real you. In fact, we insist you use your real name on screen. The SKH Quest Hombu On-Line Forum is a protected place for friends and fellow training members to converse as a community of real people practicing real To-Shin Do martial arts. The forum is carefully and responsibly moderated, with no personal attack posts permitted, so no community member has any need to hide his or her identity from fellow participants.
Why is there a fee to be a member of the SKH Quest Hombu On-Line Community?
Two reasons for the fee:
Obviously, forum construction, maintenance, promotion, and space on the internet costs money. Most free forums pay their expenses by selling sponsor advertising. You are then hit with annoying pop-ups and banners that use up time and space on your screen. We want your SKH Quest On-Line Forum to be pure straightforward information with no distractions.
Second, charging a few cents per day works to create a small obstacle to people who might use our forum for negative purposes. Have you ever visited an open martial arts forum? Obsessive mean-spirited people envious of the respect earned by true martial arts masters consistently divert forums with insults and ignorance, killing any hope for meaningful communication. We want your SKH Quest On-Line Community Forum to be an inspiring gathering of warrior friends aligned in commitment to the highest of To-Shin Do ideals.
Can I look at the SKH Quest On-Line Community Forum before I commit to membership?
No. We have no way to facilitate that. Over 540 members and over 6,000 posts and a collection of training video shots and downloads await you. At the tiny per-day membership fee, we know you will be more than pleased with the level of quality and usefulness you will get on the SKH Quest Hombu On-Line Forum.
