The WRSD program has joined MEET UP group. This is for a wonderful group of women to come together and learn effective self defence techniques.
Click on “Meet up” logo to view the group.
Welcome to the online home of Shoto-Chi!
In proud association with Mars Success Fitness the founder of Shoto-Chi is offering a FREE preview workshop for his exceptional WOMEN’S REALISTIC SELF-DEFENCE program. This FREE 90 minute workshop will be a truly positive and transformational experience.
REAL Self-Defence is not just about the physical aspect as the largest form of abuse in today’s world is emotional. Take this incredible opportunity to participate in this FREE workshop and start the process of becoming more confident in your ability to protect yourself and those you love.
Are you curious as to where the name “Shoto-Chi” came from?
Imagine yourself walking along a trail surrounded by pine trees. While you’re walking you feel the fallen pines under your feet. You feel the gentle breeze of the morning air against your skin. You hear the whispering of the wind through the trees. In the distance you smell the ocean waves gently stroking the shore. You feel inspired to do great things and feel as one with the circulating life energy that surrounds you.
Shoto-Chi means “Pine Wave Energy”
Visit the page “The meaning behind the name!” for more information.

Founded in 1990 Shoto-Chi has become one of the most dynamic arts out there.It is a unique art specializing in the realistic approach to conflict resolution through the understanding of human behaviour. It does not teach other how to fight, but how to resolve conflict. The art uses psychology and effective communication techniques to achieve results. As in all martial arts there is a physical side, but wait…. The physical side is not like conventional martial arts. Shoto-Chi is extremely effective and diverse. The techniques taught within the art are for real life, meaning that what is learnt is taken into all areas of our lives not just conflict. Most conflicts are actually with ourselves! How we manage our internal conflicts affects how we manage those external conflicts. Our power is within us all, not from what others give us or attempt to extract. So yes, Shoto-Chi is unique. Find out more about us by reading through the pages on this site or contacting us. We
can also be located on Facebook. look for the personal page versus the group page.
I will be running a short 4 week program in the summer. This will be a great opportunity to learn the basics of conflict resolution inclusive of the massively dynamic FENCE, and to understand the psychology behind conflict. If you live in the Durham region of Ontario this is your chance to grab an amazing opportunity.
One hour every morning (mon-fri) for 4 weeks – Special price of $200
Contact us for further information.
If you have enjoyed the collection of motivational prints over the years, you be be delighted to know that they are now available as plaques for purchase. Quite simply send us an email with your request and required size and we will look to get your favourite plaque to you. Visit the “Motivational” page or go to: www.nortonarts.wordpress.com. You can choose to easily pay using paypal from there, All shipping charges are not included in the prices shown below.
They are available in three standard sizes:
10″ x 8″ @ $25.00
20″ x 16″ @ $55.00
30″ x 24″ @ $85.00
If you are looking for a more sophisticated art to learn that teaches conflict resolution rather than fighting, then Shoto-Chi may well be for you. The art specializes in a realistic approach to conflict resolution through the understanding of human behaviour. It does not teach aggression, but it does teach how to understand an aggressor in order to resolve a conflict. Unlike most other martial arts Shoto-Chi does not teach self defence from the second a conflict turns physical. This is reactive defence. The arts approach is pro-active by teaching how to read others as well as understand the signals we emit ourselves. There are no belts in the art and it does not compete. It is an art built around ethics and ability to grow within ourselves.
The founder is presently looking to take on a few new students within a small group. To teach those selected individuals the way of the art. If you live in the Durham/Toronto area of Canada and are interested in finding out more, please contact Master Rob Norton by email: shotochi@yahoo.ca or visit the FaceBook personal page (Shoto-Chi Martial Arts)