ORIGIN
The Pagoda Ryu Martial Arts System was officially founded in 1996 by Dr. Shorty Mills, PhD, ScD.
The Pagoda Ryu Martial Arts System was officially founded in 1996 by Dr. Shorty Mills, PhD, ScD.
STYLES
The system is comprised of five core styles:
Karate
Tae Kwon Do
Aikido
Kenpo
Jiu-jitsu
FOUNDATION
Hanshi Mills' study of these styles of martial arts yielded a distinct blend which is a staple of the system. The foundation of the Pagoda System includes:
Kihon Waza
(Basic Techniques)
50 Pagoda SDs
(Self Defense)
6 Pagoda Kata
(Hwarando Forms)
Kumite
(Fighting Skills)
Martial Arts Knowledge
(Tenets, Theories, Creed, History)
The system is comprised of five core styles:
Karate
Tae Kwon Do
Aikido
Kenpo
Jiu-jitsu
FOUNDATION
Hanshi Mills' study of these styles of martial arts yielded a distinct blend which is a staple of the system. The foundation of the Pagoda System includes:
Kihon Waza
(Basic Techniques)
50 Pagoda SDs
(Self Defense)
6 Pagoda Kata
(Hwarando Forms)
Kumite
(Fighting Skills)
Martial Arts Knowledge
(Tenets, Theories, Creed, History)
SYSTEM CREED
- No one can do anything to you that you cannot do to them.
- No one has the right to put their hands on you, if they do, they lose the right to be healthy.
- Respect everyone. Never take anyone for granted.
- When in battle, do unto him before he does unto you.
- Protect yourself mentally and physically at all times.
SHODAI SOKE (FOUNDER)
Grandmaster Mills is a lifelong martial artist with over six decades of studying, teaching, and creating a positive impact on the community.
He holds the rank of Grandmaster (10th Dan) in multiple styles of martial arts and has developed self defense programs for private organizations as well as law enforcement agencies.
He also holds 5 world championships and has been inducted into multiple martial arts halls of fame including: The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Trias International Hall of Fame, and U.S. Karate Alliance Hall of Fame. His vision was to create a system that was not only effective in combat but also deeply rooted in the principles of discipline, respect, and personal growth.
He holds the rank of Grandmaster (10th Dan) in multiple styles of martial arts and has developed self defense programs for private organizations as well as law enforcement agencies.
He also holds 5 world championships and has been inducted into multiple martial arts halls of fame including: The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Trias International Hall of Fame, and U.S. Karate Alliance Hall of Fame. His vision was to create a system that was not only effective in combat but also deeply rooted in the principles of discipline, respect, and personal growth.
