Bryan Toutoshi Griffin

Bryan Toutoshi Griffin began training in To-Shin Do with An-shu Stephen and Rumiko Hayes at the Dayton Quest Center in 1998. In 2007 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served as a Scout Sniper, with combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Griffin runs the Quest Martial Arts dojo in Raleigh, North Carolina. An-shu Hayes says, “Bryan has shown great courage in the face of heavy challenges, and has been able to transform those experiences into inspiring lessons for others. He will be a wonderful guide for all who take on the self-development, self-defense system of To-Shin Do.”

Courses by Bryan Toutoshi Griffin

Element of Surprise

A great defense could fail if the attacker can see it coming. In this training you’ll learn how to fit an attacker’s expectations in order to discover their intent, while covertly positioning yourself for powerful strikes and planning your escape. Make them believe that you are not a threat until the moment they reveal an opening.

Leg and Arm Traps

Explore principles of leg and arm traps that can be used to escape situations in which the attacker has a superior position, these examples illustrate how to effectively uproot an attacker’s balance, greatly reducing their ability to throw effective strikes.

Knife Defense Workshop

Join senior practitioners Bryan Griffin, Scott Bragg, James Norris, and Hardee Merritt for a virtual workshop covering several knife scenarios and self defense options.

The Most Important Thing to Have in a Fight

By Bryan Toutoshi Griffin on March 30, 2021 in Warrior Philosophy

Imagine the ear-splitting snap of automatic fire cracking overhead. Incoming rounds skip off the small dirt mound you’re blessed to have nearby as cover—a piece of micro terrain just big enough to lay down behind, but not wide enough to maneuver side to side. Every time you try to peek up and over the mound, […]

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