Shinja Martial Arts University

Starting with an entirely new approach to building the foundation! THE FOUNDATIONAL WHITE BELT In order to earn your first belt in the series (White Belt), Grandmaster John Enger will instruct you through his P15-V1 Shinja Talk training. Founded upon sound biblical precepts, he believes the missing ingredient to most martial arts programs is the student being unable to first attempt to defend themselves through the use of verbal de-escalation skills. He certainly understands that a physical confrontation sometimes is entirely unavoidable where one is attacked without warning or provocation. However, he also knows through experience as a former law enforcement officer, with over three decades of experience, that many physical encounters begin with words (harsh, threatening, foul words!); words that lead to fights with serious injuries and sometimes death. You will learn to use soft words according to P15-V1.