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Classical Japanese martial arts training 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...]
Liam Keeley Sensei
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