Our mission
Our mission is to help people like you to be healthier, happier and safer.
We are a community of close friends helping each other to get fitter and to master effective martial arts in a fun and safe family environment.
Learn from a passionate instructor with more than 30 years’ experience.
917a South Rd, Clarence Gardens
Contact: 0451 488 655
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Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival
Sobukan dojo will be demonstrating Japanese martial arts tomorrow, Sunday 1st May, at 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm. Come and enjoy the Japanese cultural experience and treats while leaking #adelaide’sbestsecret – Sobukan! See you at the Martial Arts marquee at the … Continue reading
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Change in safety measures
In accordance with a relaxation in SA COVID restrictions, temporary safety measures introduced on 11 February 2022 have now been removed. Masks are no longer mandatory in the dojo, however members and families are welcome to continue to wear masks … Continue reading
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Classes back Monday 11 April
Good news, we are almost over COVID. Classes are due to resume on Monday 11 April. I look forward to seeing you all then!
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COVID closedown
COVID has come to the Gillies household and classes are cancelled until we are all clear. I encourage you to get together for training in the meantime. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Close contact
I am currently in 7 days isolation as a non-symptomatic close contact, so kids classes are cancelled for Wednesday 9 March. Adults classes should proceed, but please check the Facebook page/chat for last minute changes.
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Return to the dojo Wednesday 16th February
I am pleased to advise that indoor classes at the dojo will resume each Monday and Wednesday from Wednesday 16th February. Please carefully observe all safety policies. Outdoor classes will also continue each Saturday, depending on weather. For ad hoc … Continue reading
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Temporary COVID safety measures – Outdoor classes – last updated 9 January 2022
On the basis of the rapidly worsening pandemic situation, and after consultation with some of our members, we will be holding classes outdoors temporarily commencing on Monday 10 January. No classes will be held at the dojo. Mondays 6 – … Continue reading
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Temporary COVID safety measures
Sobukan’s mission has not changed for the past decade: we help people to be healthier, happier and safer. I am confident that Sobukan helps our members to improve their physical and mental health and fitness, and provides a strong foundation … Continue reading
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Grading 10am Sunday 25 July
See you on Sunday! $25 payable in advance. Good luck with your preparation – if you have any questions, ask before the grading. Detailed syllabus available in the FB Sobuchat, and grading syllabus summary available here: https://sobukan.com.au/syllabus/ Kata videos available … Continue reading
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Sobukids back on tonight
Good news – I am all better, so Sobukids is back on tonight. Apologies for the inconvenience on Monday. I look forward to some fun training tonight at 6pm!
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