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Just a reminder that Sobukan will be closed Thursday 19th April, as I travel to Myuna Bay for the International Ryukyu Karate Jutsu Research Society Gasshuku. We will be open the Tuesdays before and after. If anyone is looking for … Continue reading →

No advanced martial artist will undermine the importance of the elbows. In addition to being a very solid striking weapon, the control of the elbows in offensive and defensive technique is paramount. Let’s consider the simple straight punch. Beginners will … Continue reading →

We had some delicious Hakkoryu jujutsu moves for an entree, quite advanced for a starter. We then sampled a buffet of 12 tegumi drills, before feasting on a course of breakfalls and judo combinations. Mains consisted of a bold serving of … Continue reading →

Please take note that Sobukan will be closed on Thursday 19th April. To be a good instructor, you must first be a good student. Learning should never stop. For those reasons, I will be going to a Gasshuku, a martial … Continue reading →

A focus of Sobukan Martial Arts is for students to achieve functional spontaneity in self-defence via fun, safe and realistic training methods. Functional spontaneity is a term borrowed from Hanshi Patrick McCarthy of the IRKRS. Functional spontaneity means to be … Continue reading →

I cant believe a year has passed since the Japan disaster. It was an unbelievable experience. Constant earthquakes, rapidly rising raditation, no sleep for days on end, thousands of people disappearing before your eyes, no food or water in shops … Continue reading →

As the title suggests, after a month break, Wednesday lunchtime MMA classes will resume this week, Wednesday 7th March. These classes are strictly for adult Sobukan members, and unfortunately are not available for trial lessons or spectators. I look forward … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the first students to attempt a formal Sobukan grading (Shane Webster graded to yellow belt on the basis of 6 months of private lessons, not a formal grading). Sobukan grading The grading was conducted at the Mitcham dojo … Continue reading →

明けましておめでとうございます！(Happy New Year – pronounced Akemashite omedeto gozaimasu). Fireworks in Japan Sobukan is officially into its second year, with first training (初稽古) being held at Glenelg beach tomorrow morning at 10am! If free, please come along for some fun, training, … Continue reading →