Kuroyama Budokai is a Canberra group formed in 2007 to study Budo - a Japanese term used to describe martial ways.  Our original training location was the Australian National University at the base of Black Mountain, a prominent feature of Canberra, from which we derive our name (Kuro Yama).

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The study of Budo is not solely about the practice of the physical and technical aspects of fighting (the creation of "fighting warriors" or mixed martial artists with the singular concern of how to best defeat an enemy).  Budo has a deeper goal of developing oneself mentally and spiritually.  Practice is designed to preserve the ancient combat techniques,  with the aim of helping the modern student to achieve control and co-ordination of mind and body through repeated practice.  

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Our principal instructors have studied in Japan with senior teachers and regularly participate in seminars in Australia conducted by high ranking delegates from Australia and Japan.  All instructors have the technical knowledge recognised through official grades awarded by the relevant Australian or International governing bodies.