Kuroyama Budokai

Kuroyama Budokai is a Canberra group formed to study Budo - a Japanese term used to describe martial arts/ways.

Kuroyama Budokai is a Canberra group formed to study Budo - a Japanese term used to describe martial ways. The group formed in 2007 at the Australian National University at the base of Black Mountain, a prominent feature of Canberra, from which we derive our name (Kuro Yama). Our philosophy is that Budo is not solely about the practice of the physical and technical aspects of fighting (how to best

19/01/2026

A small delegation made its way to Shosenji Dojo tonight to enjoy Shimamoto Tamayuki Shihans class and present him with a small gift - a group photo from just 2004 seminar held at Brisbane Aikikai dojo.

11/05/2025

Today is a sad day. RIP Shihan.

07/04/2025

Our inaugural Aikido introduction program for Kodokan Cummings Karate Dojo members finished up last night. Looking forward to continuing on next term.

Congratulations to our Seniors Aikido students who completed the Term 1 2025 and inaugural program, and to those who also graded!

The program is taught by Sensei Damon Schearer of the Kuroyama Budokai.

15/03/2025

Nothing says fun like a 6 hour round trip on a quiet Saturday afternoon to load up 32 mats in 38.5 degree heat 😓. Worth the effort.

Just need to find them a cosy space to use for the growth of Kuroyama Budokai.

09/02/2025

Iaido seminar by Morishima Sensei in Canberra this weekend.

04/02/2025

Our inaugural Mitchel Dojo Aikido class !!!!!!

🌟 We're pleased to commence our 10-week Aikido Program today, and welcome a number of students who are keen to try expand their knowledge.

Aikido emphasises the study of body movements to evade, redirect, and neutralize attacks with throws, joint locks, escapes, and counter strikes—an art rooted in harmonising with the opponent's energy.

Photos from Aikikai Foundation 公益財団法人合気会's post

12/01/2025

Congratulations to Aikido Shoryukai Australia senior instructor David Kob Sensei for promotion to Aikido Rokudan announced today in Japan at the Aikikai Kagamibiraki Ceremony. A long overdue promotion.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BUDi4AQvX/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/12/2024

Very pleased to announce that our two senior Jodo Instructors Damon Schearer and Brendan Kee both passed their exam last week with the Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei for Jodo Renshi.

In addition our friend Tom Johnson from Kohokai dojo in Qld passed Iaido Renshi.

www.kendo.or.jp