Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Iaido - Bendigo

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Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship Iaido is the ancient Japanese art of drawing the sword and cutting in a single movement.

It was created for the physical and mental discipline of the Samurai warrior. Classes are held at the Main Hall at St Andrews Church, 26 Myers St Bendigo

Fridays 7pm - 8pm

Please arrive 15 minutes before class. Swords and obi (belts) are provided, just wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. For more information contact Sensei Damien on 0409 189 387

24/10/2026

Another successful Bendigo Agricultural Show! We performed kata, demonstrated target cutting, and some kids even stepped in to try it out themselves! Thanks to Aaron Sensei, Tash Sensei and Eric for all the hard work.

22/10/2026

Come and say hi to us at the Bendigo Agricultural Show

17/10/2026

Flexible ankles, feet and toes are essential for Iaido, especially when moving through iaigoshi and seiza. Thanks to Teresa for sharing this fantastic video of some simple strength exercises.

Today we're working our feet, ankles, and arches! These exercises w...

12/10/2026

Another fantastic seminar from Suseki Shihan Takeo. I am very grateful to him, to Jun Shihan Tim, and to Adrian Sensei and Aaron Sensei for their support with teaching throughout the day.

I hope you all learned a lot, and I will see you Friday in the Dojo to answer any questions you might have.

- Damien

02/10/2026

Entering the Dojo
https://www.way-of-the-samurai.com/Entering-the-Dojo.html

"When entering the dojo, we change out of our clothes and put on special garments for training. Then we step into the dojo and we step in conscious that we are leaving behind the world outside for a time. Before we begin our practice we move through a series of rituals that draws our attention to our practice and away from the other concerns. We clear our mind, find focus and prepare for practice. This is the ON-ramp to training."

Entering the Dojo - Life Lessons from Martial Arts 1

26/09/2026

Keep an eye out for our promo in the latest edition of the Maiden Gully Mail, being delivered across Maiden Gully now!

18/09/2026

The Sword and Zen — The Spirituality Dwelling in the Japanese Sword
https://toukenza.jp/en/column/sword-and-zen

In Zen, there is the phrase "the ordinary mind is the Way." It means that enlightenment exists not in some special state of consciousness, but in everyday life itself. What practitioners of iaido seek approaches this state. Not in the tension of waiting, nor in the excitement of drawing—but in that moment when the sword moves naturally and quietly while the mind is still. This is called "mushin," the mind without mind.

Mushin does not mean thinking of nothing. Rather, it is a state of mind in which even when thoughts arise, consciousness does not dwell upon them. The movements of a skilled swordsman appear dance-like and smooth because they are not consciously controlled; rather, years of discipline dwell in the body, and it moves before consciousness can act. This is nothing less than the realization of Zen's "natural state."

18/09/2026

Bendigo Community Health Services are launching the Health Promoting Sports Clubs survey.

It has been developed to identify each Greater Bendigo sports club's needs, priorities and areas of interest relating to health and wellbeing.

Members can complete it here:

10/09/2026

For those looking for some alternative exercises to try between training sessions, this video argues the benefits of adding strength training into your exercise regime.

Strength Training for Kendo and Iaido

Even if kendo or iaido are your main athletic activities, there are...

Address

26 Myers Street
Bendigo, VIC
3550

Opening Hours

7pm - 8pm

Telephone

+61409189387

Website

http://www.hokushin.com.au/

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