08/11/2026
LakeQuest 2026 Theme: INTENTION
To-Shin Do (and related ninja martial arts) are known for their emphasis on sensing the intentions of others as well as skills related to projecting (or concealing) our own intent. But, when people ask about the key to developing these seemingly extra-ordinary skills the answer sometimes surprises them: train with intention.
When it’s your turn to be the attacker (uke) in training, don’t just give your partner the form or shape of the attack—give them something to feel. Give the emotional intensity and intent of a real attacker. (At least sometimes!) And, as defender (tori), choose to step fully into the experience that’s being offered, working with your senses and ability to project the intent that will ensure your success.
Intention brings the training to life, transforming techniques from clinical theory into dynamic, realistic experiences that prepare you for the unexpected on and off the mats.
And, when we’re prepared to meet extreme chaos or violence with clear intent, it’s much easier to carry ourselves with purpose through the ups and downs of our everyday lives!
October 23-25 | on Falls Lake near Raleigh, NC // Wake Forest, NC
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