Houston San Shin Kai

iai will test your patience and discipline. The body of knowledge kept in Muso Shinden-ryu is pretty epic and it is every bit worth the effort. If you are interested in a contemplative and invigorating sword art with a focus on precision and internal strength, look no further. Hocker sensei is equal parts knowledge, experience and chill. We are, indeed, fortunate :)

Great iaido school. Sensei Hocker has a vast knowledge of “The Way of the Sword” and related martial arts as a result of over 30 years of training. His teaching is exceptionally clear and focused on the details of the art. Great instructor and friend. He is always available to clarify doubts and answer questions. I truly feel fortunate to be training under Sensei Hocker.

If you need to improve and take your game to the next level towards Excellence, any game Golf, Jiu-Jitsu, IDPA…you MUST become a student of Iaido … The Art of Drawing the Sword. Under the teaching of Sensei Craig Hocker, you will learn life changing skills that you can apply in Iaido, in any other sport and in life in general. Once you learn how to break down any movement to its endless components with presence, with the right posture and the most efficient and graceful way, you will start noticing immediate improvement in anything else you do in life.
The Goal is excellence not perfection.

It has been my good fortune to have trained with Hocker sensei for well over a decade. Anyone interested in the art of iaido would be hard pressed to find a more dedicated, patient and knowledgeable guide.

Training in martial arts is certainly a physically demanding activity; sometimes one can find an activity that exercises the mind and body. Iaido with Hocker Sensei has improved my mental focus in my jujutsu and helped my martial conditioning. I highly recommend San Shin Kai.

Andrew De Luna
Texas Daito Ryu