Our Budo Arts

The study of body movements to evade or redirect a committed attack to enable opportunities for throws, joint-locks, escapes or counter strikes. We study teachings from several lineages within the Aikikai direct from high ranking teachers in Australia and Japan.

The study of controlled swordsmanship achieved through drawing the sword from its sheath and performing a series of cutting actions in response to an attack. We study the Seitei Iaido Kata of the All Japan Kendo Renmei [ZNKR] and for advanced students may deepen their study through the practise of Koryū (old school) of Musō Jikiden Eishin Ryū [MJER].

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The study of a four foot wooden staff to defend against an attack from a Japanese sword. We study the Seitei Jodo Kata of the All Japan Kendo Renmei [ZNKR] and for advanced students may deepen their study through the practise of Koryū (old school) of Shindo Muso Ryū [SMR].

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The study of Japanese archery and etiquette using the Japanese longbow.

The study of the longer range battlefield weapon of a wooden staff with a curved blade on the end. We study the Koryū (old school) kata of Tenshin Bukō-ryū.

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