Author Archives: chrissensei

 Important dates Date Time Event Sat Nov 21 1pm Due to my Judo black belt grading, there will be no karate-bu class. 柔道の昇段審査のため、空手部を休ませていただきます。 Mon Nov 30 7pm Senior grading Wed Dec 2 5:30pm Junior grading Wed Dec 23 8pm Last … Continue reading →

Well, AsiaFest and the Kudo Nationals are over – thank you to everyone who was involved: competitors, demonstrators, volunteers, families, officials, spectators and all who loaned equipment. The tournament taught us a great deal about our strengths and weaknesses, plus … Continue reading →

The Kudo Nationals are on Saturday – so no regular classes! The weigh in is at 11am – don’t be late!! Sobukan demonstrations are on the 4th, 10th and 11th of October. Please meet at the martial arts stage in … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

 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 →