Author Archives: chrissensei

I had a great year, and thank you for being part of my 2015. I am a strong believer that martial arts can benefit everyone. Confidence, self-esteem, concentration, discipline, fitness and self-defence are just a few of the benefits that … Continue reading →

2015 has been a great year, and I thank you all for your support. I haven’t yet had a chance to ask Umehara san, but in previous years he has hosted kakizome for us at the beginning of each year. … Continue reading →

In support of White Ribbon Day and to help empower women to feel safe, Sobukan will offer one month’s free training to any women who take a trial lesson from today until the end of the year. We hope to see … Continue reading →

Tonight I was delighted to present Umehara san with Sobukan’s very first life membership. Umehara san joined on his 71st birthday and has barely missed a class in four years. Additionally he has participated in all demonstrations at various festivals and expos, … Continue reading →

 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.