

A Canberra group dedicated to the study of Japanese Budo arts
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Instructor Cadre
Our Instructor Cadre have all studied their respective arts under senior instructors in Japan and/or Australia.
PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTORS

Damon Schearer (bio)
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Iaido Rokudan [2022] - All Japan Kendo Renmei
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Jodo Rokudan [2023] - All Japan Kendo Renmei
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Aikido Yondan [2015] - International Aikido Federation
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Aikido Shodan [1997] - Shodokan Hombu

Brendan Kee (bio)
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Jodo Rokudan [2022] - All Japan Kendo Renmei
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Kendo Godan [2019] - Australian Kendo Renmei
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Iaido Godan [2018] - Australian Kendo Renmei
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Kyudo Sandan [2016] - Australian Kyudo Association

Kuan Bartlet (bio)
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Naginata Sandan[201x] - Australian Naginata Association
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS

Andrew Thompson (bio)
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Iaido Yondan [2017] - Australian Kendo Renmei
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Jodo Yondan [2016] - Australian Kendo Renmei
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Kyudo Nidan [2016] - Australian Kyudo Association
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Aikido Shodan - International Aikido Federation

Richard Martin (bio)
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Iaido Sandan [2012] - Australian Kendo Renmei
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Kyudo Sandan [2016] - Australian Kyudo Association

Lee Walsh (bio)
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Jodo Sandan [2023] - Australian Kendo Renmei
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Iaido Nidan [2022] - Australian Kendo Renmei

Michi Kawada (bio)
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Iaido Yondan [2022] - Australian Kendo Renmei
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Jodo Yondan [2024] - Australian Kendo Renmei

Majdie Hordern (bio)
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Iaido Yondan [2021] - Australian Kendo Renmei