Kyouryoku Dojo

Kyouryoku Dojo He has studied directly under Ginn Sensei for over twelve years and continues hi He is the President of Ten Bu Kan Bujitsu Renmei.

Christopher Conard is the founder and instructor of Kyouryoku, training within the Ten Bu Kan Bujitsu Renmei under the lineage of Rick Jessee, Soke, and Travis Ginn, Hanshi. Hanshi Travis Ginn has been an instructor and student of the martial arts since the age of 12 and has trained in the martial arts since early 1984. He was granted the title of Grandmaster and holds an 8th Degree Black Belt in

the art of Tenbukan Sh*to-Ryu Karate Do, 8th Degree Black Belt in the art of Tenbukan Aiki-Jujitsu, 8th Degree Black Belt in the art of Goshin Jitsu, 7th Degree Black Belt in the art of Kong Soo Do, 6th Degree Black Belt in the art of Tang Soo Do, 6th Degree Black Belt in the art of Chun Moo Hapkido, and is the Grandmaster Instructor of the Traditional Martial Arts Center in Hendersonville, NC. He is also a Shifu in the White Crane Tai Chi System and Qi Gong Instructor under the Shaolin Chuan Fa Association. He teaches a variety of Seminars involving Self Defense and Tai Chi. In 2009 Master Ginn was voted “Master of the Year” in Tang Soo Do along with his school which was voted “Traditional Martial Arts School of the Year”. Kyoshi Ginn has also studied in the arts of Aikido, Isshin Ryu, Hun Gar, Wing Chun and Shorei Ryu to name a few. Hanshi Ginn has dedicated his life to the martial arts and to passing down his knowledge to his students as it has been passed down to him through the long lineage of masters before him. The Traditional Martial Arts Center - Hendersonville is operated by Sensei Ginn's senior student, Christopher Conard. Conard sensei has trained under Ginn Sensei for 11 years and carries on the teachings of Ten Bu Kan Sh*to Ryu under Ginn Sensei's leadership. Conard sensei holds the ranking of nidan in TBK Sh*to ryu.

We have added a new class!
04/04/2026

We have added a new class!

03/17/2026

In battle, the strike is not the end.
True mastery is staying aware even after the sword falls.

03/17/2026

I’m excited to share that I’ll be starting a new Tai Chi & Qigong class at the Hendersonville Racquet Club beginning March 23rd.

This one is a little different than how I’ve traditionally taught.

In a traditional Tai Chi setting, the focus is often on learning a full form—long sequences of movements that take time to understand, memorize, and refine. There’s a lot of value in that approach, especially when you’re studying the art in depth, but it can also be a barrier for people who are just looking to move better, feel better, and reduce stress.

For this class, I’m taking a different approach.

Instead of focusing on a long form, we’ll be working with short, repeating movement sequences combined with breath work. The goal is to create something more like a yoga-style session where you can step in, follow along, and experience the benefits right away—without needing to remember choreography or understand the deeper applications behind the movements.

We’ll focus on:
• Balance and coordination
• Breathing and relaxation
• Joint mobility and posture
• Moving in a slow, controlled, and intentional way

Tai Chi, at its core, is about how you move through space and how your body interacts with the world around you. This class keeps that idea, but presents it in a way that’s accessible, practical, and immediately useful.

If you’ve ever been curious about Tai Chi but weren’t sure where to start, this is a great entry point.

Class Times:
Mondays 6–7 PM
Thursdays 5–6 PM

Held at the Hendersonville Racquet Club
Open to HRC members and non-members alike

If you’re interested or have questions, feel free to reach out.

03/09/2026
03/04/2026

Some moments resist control.
No strategy fixes them. No intensity bends them.

There is a quiet strength in recognizing that.

Acceptance is not surrender.
It is clarity.
It removes the noise of resistance so energy can move where it actually matters.

When something cannot be changed, fighting it only drains the mind.
When it is seen clearly, the next step becomes simple.

Calm first.
Then action.

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88 Oak Creek Lane
Hendersonville, NC
28792

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Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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