
In old-days Japan, one of the hallmarks of the ninja families of Iga and Koga was their remarkable intelligence gathering capability. Rumors, false leads, and confusing double talk planted by enemies did not last long under the intelligence analysis of the ninja. Falsehood vanished in the minds of those who had reliable access to the truth.
Today, you can be part of the action as a member of our intelligence gathering community with your membership in An-shu Stephen K. Hayes’ Kasumi-An Hombu Central Training Headquarters and SKH Quest On-Line Forum. All you need to be a member is computer access to the internet, a burning desire to know as much truth as possible, and a hero’s sense of wanting to be part of a noble community of warrior protectors dedicated to the highest ideals in the martial arts.
On-line access to inspiring connection with fellow students and teachers of Stephen K. Hayes’ visionary To-Shin Do martial art day or night, on YOUR schedule.
Communicate directly with An-shu Stephen K. Hayes through the SKH Quest On-Line Forum to get answers for your questions.
Use the SKH Quest On-Line Forum to request guidance in your study from master teachers of To-Shin and Nin-po martial arts.
Find possible training opportunities in your home area.
Download testing requirement guidelines for long distance study of To-Shin and Nin-Po Kihon Fundamentals martial arts courses.
Download training notes from seminars and workshops with An-shu Stephen K. Hayes.
View training scenes and special lessons from the Hombu Central Training Headquarters, remote site seminars, and SKH Quest Affiliate School dojos on quick-loading video screens.
Receive invitations for special SKH Quest On-Line Forum-only discounted price offers for books, DVDs, training gear, and events from SKH Quest.
Does An-shu Stephen K. Hayes actually take part in the SKH Quest On-Line Forum discussions?
Absolutely! You will find An-shu 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 creates occasions when he is unable to get a reply to you right away, but without a doubt the SKH Quest On-Line Forum is your best way to get the kind of “straight from the source” answers you need from An-shu and the top masters and teachers of his art.
Is the SKH Quest On-Line 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 that there is no room for any abuse of members or any agenda threads that are contrary to the high standards, ideals, and goals of To-Shin martial arts.
Can I be a member of the SKH Quest On-Line Forum even though I am not a To-Shin Do or Ninjutsu student?
Absolutely! We welcome to our on-line community 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, you will find the SKH Quest On-Line Forum a great way to enhance your learning, no matter what your personal martial art is.
Do I use a screen name to conceal my identity on the SKH Quest On-Line Forum?
No. Proudly and confidently be the real you. The SKH Quest On-Line Forum is a protected place for friends and fellow training members to converse. The forum is carefully and responsibly moderated, with no personal attack posts permitted, so no member of the community has any need to hide his or her identity from fellow participants.
Why is there a fee to participate in the SKH Quest On-Line Forum?
Two reasons for the fee:
Obviously, forum construction, maintenance, promotion, and space on the internet costs money. Most free forums pay their expenses and generate a profit by selling sponsor advertising. You are then subjected to annoying pop-ups and banners that take 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 6 or 7 cents per day works to create a small obstacle to people who might use access to our forum for negative purposes. Have you ever visited an open martial arts forum? Obsessive mean-spirited people envious of the respect earned by Stephen K. Hayes’ skill, knowledge, and high ideals, consistently divert forums with insults and ill-founded opinions, smothering any hope for meaningful communication. We want your SKH Quest On-Line Forum to be an inspiring gathering of warrior friends aligned in commitment to the highest of To-Shin Do ideals.