TO  - Sword 

From the ninja combat methods of the legendry phantom warriors born of Mt. Togakure and cultivated in the wooded mountains and marshes of Iga comes the core of our physical protection principles and strategies.  To-Shin Do martial arts practice is a great way to reduce stress and increase strength, endurance and flexibility, while fostering a sense of peace, security, and control in life. 

SHIN  - Spirit of intention
 
From the kuji-kiri intention-channelling training of the shugenja mountain spirit seekers of Mt. Yoshino comes the essence of our program for the discovery and development of the key qualities that characterise a fully actualised human being.  We can achieve a more focused and disciplined understanding of the cause and effect dynamics that lead to success and fulfilment in life. 

DO  - Path to mastery

From the originally Himalayan esoteric mikkyo mind and spirit sciences of Mt.Hiei comes the technique of cultivating into power our mental, emotional, and spiritual potentials.  We can learn skill skilful ways to transform the inner and outer challenges of life into success, and ultimately come to grips with the question of how to experience directly the significance of life itself.
 
Excerpt from the Founder of To-Shin Do An-Shu Stephen K. Hayes's book The NInja Defense.