A man wearing a black martial arts uniform with a patch on the left side, standing in a room with bulletin boards and another person in the background.
Triangular SHIDO School of Self Defense patch with a central emblem featuring a red and blue shield and karate, taekwondo, judo symbols, and the words 'Karate,' 'Taekwondo,' and 'Judo'.

Kyoshi

Tom Korentsides

8th Hachi - Dan

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John Taylor lll

3rd San - Dan

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Steve Hawkins

3rd San - Dan

More Than Kicks and Punches—Your Path to Confidence

Why We Teach Martial Arts

Our philosophy is rooted in the practical application of self-defense for real-world situations.

Shido is a straightforward, no-nonsense system focused on self defense techniques, situational awareness, and the mind set necessary to protect yourself when it matters most.

Three men in martial arts uniforms standing in front of a martial arts academy sign. The man in the center wears a black gi with a red belt, and the two on either side are in white gis with black belts. The background features a logo with the words 'School of Protection,' 'Karate,' 'Jiu-Jitsu,' and 'Shido.'
Two men in martial arts uniforms standing in front of a red folding partition. The man on the left has gray hair and a beard, wearing a black top and white pants. The man on the right has gray hair and glasses, wearing a black gi with a black belt.
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