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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 →

Himeji Garden Lotus Congratulations to all the Sobukan students who have achieved their goals in our inaugural year. I hope everyone feels a little healthier, happier and safer. Thank you all for your amazing support. I am extremely proud of … Continue reading →

Following is my email to the victim of a recent bullying attack, his family and the school. Names of the young man and his school have been removed to protect his privacy, but I have included the body of the … Continue reading →