Welcome!
Classical Martial Arts Training:
Classical Japanese martial arts known as 'koryu bujutsu'
were developed by
and
for the bushi, or warrior class of
Japan,
and have
a lineage that runs back
through each
headmaster
to the founder of
the tradition. As a general
rule
of
thumb, to
be considered
koryu, an
art should be
able to
trace its founding
to prior
to the Meiji Restoration
(1868).
Melbourne Koryu Kenkyukai:
Provides classes in two of
the
classical martial arts
of Japan,
Tatsumi ryu Hyoho
and
Toda-ha Buko ryu as well as classes in the
Chien
style
of Tai Chi.
Tatsumi Ryu:
Studies the use of the Japanese sword
and
includes iai, kenjutsu, sojutsu,
yawara, bo, hanbo
and
naginata. Read more >>
Toda Ha Buko Ryu Naginata-jutsu:
Involves the use of
naginata against naginata
and also
naginata against the
sword, the spear, and the chain and sickle. Read more >>
Chen Style Tai Chi:
Combines the slow controlled
movements typical of Tai Chi
together
with fast explosive
movements. It is based on a very profound
understanding
of human
body
movement and is a great gift to the world
from
Chinese culture. Read more >>
Kato Hiroshi, 22nd Headmaster
of Tatsumi ryu (pictured right).
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