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Saturday Oct 3, 4, 10 and 11 – AsiaFest and Kudo Nationals

Please note that there will be no classes on Saturday October 3 due to the Kudo Nationals at AsiaFest. There will be a jujutsu class on Saturday October 11, but no Kumite class due to the AsiaFest demonstrations. Date Time … Continue reading

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Fun at Sobukan as usual

Just another fun night of dynamic martial arts! Sobukids learned how to generate power in punches, kicks and takedowns in a 3-person drill. They polished their kata and finished with some kumite.  Great discipline and technique kids! The kata class … Continue reading

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Saturday Sept 19

This Saturday we will conduct our regular classes at Himeji Gardens, the Japanese gardens on South Road in the city, as the dojo is currently being renovated. Please wear your gi and bring your regular training gear, including sparring equipment.

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Kudo Australian Championship

Registration for the Kudo Australian Championship is now open at the link below! http://www.strongvon.com/2015KudoAus Where: AsiaFest Japan Section, Rymill Park, Adelaide parklands When: Saturday 3 October. Weigh in 11am. Rule lecture 11:30am. Fights start 12 noon. Who: Anyone can participate, particularly … Continue reading

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September news

Sobukan 4th birthday Happy birthday to us! September marks Sobukan’s 4th anniversary!! Thank you all for your support over the years, we have come a long way and I am excited about our future together. I look forward to our … Continue reading

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No classes Saturday 22 August due to Aus Cup

Just a reminder that there are no classes this Saturday due to the Aus Cup BJJ National Championships. I apologise for any inconvenience. For those interested in having a look, here are the details: http://www.afbjj.com/index.php Sei and Tristan will be fighting … Continue reading

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August news

 Important dates Date Time Event Sat Aug 15 12:40pm Karate-bu grading 空手部昇級試験 Sat & Sun Aug 22, 23 All day BJJ Australian Championships (in Adelaide) 空手部休部 Sun Sept 27 All day National Kudo titles in QLD Sat & Sun Oct 3,4,10,11 TBC … Continue reading

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Junior grading!

お疲れ様です!! Wow, what a huge night! 34 junior students tested for their next grades, and I am certain that this is the best grading we have had yet. I was very impressed with everyone’s levels, it was clear that they … Continue reading

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July news

  Important dates Date Time Event Wed July 1 Children 5:30pm Junior Grading Wed July 8 Adults 7pm Senior Grading Sat July 11 TBC Burnside Library Japanese Cultural Day – demonstration TBC Sun July 12 All day Traditional Japanese Karate … Continue reading

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Grading update

Please find a reminder and update about the upcoming grading tests. Date Time Event Wed July 1 Children 5:30pm Junior Grading Wed July 8 Adults 7pm Senior Grading Sat July 11 TBC Burnside Library Japanese Cultural Day – demonstration TBC Sun … Continue reading

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