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Omoikiri Budo Kai - Castlemaine, 78 hargraves Street, Castlemaine (2026)

We have taken advantage of our freestyle status and worked into our syllabus elements of Kickboxing, Judo, Jujitsu and Kyusho Classes in Castlemaine, St Mary's Hall, Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons

13/09/2026

What an incredible day for our 2026 Grading and Presentations!
A huge congratulations to all students on your achievements — every belt earned today reflects your hard work, discipline, and spirit.

To everyone who assisted throughout the day, thank you. Your help keeps the whole event running smoothly, and we truly appreciate the time and support you give.

If you have any photos from today that you’re happy to share, please post them in the comments. We’d love to see everyone’s favourite moments.

And we’re not done yet — Term 4 is going to be a fun one. We’ll be learning new skills aligned with your new belts, and we’ll also explore some martial arts techniques outside our regular curriculum. It’s a great chance to grow, experiment, and enjoy the last part of the year together.

Well done, everyone. Looking forward to an exciting Term 4.

11/09/2026

All set for gradings

01/05/2026

An Incredible Few Days at the DNBK Japan / World Butoku Sai
Jason has just come through a couple of big and memorable days at the DNBK Japan / World Butoku Sai. This prestigious event was attended primarily by Japanese-based martial arts organisations, with international representation from the USA, Germany and Australia.

The formalities began with the opening banquet dinner. The following day marked the start of the Butoku Sai itself. In the morning, we had the privilege of watching junior and youth demonstrations. Many of these young martial artists were outstanding—displaying focus, discipline, and attention to detail well beyond their years.

The afternoon then became a true martial arts smorgasbord, featuring demonstrations of Karate, Jujutsu, Iaido, Aikido, tameshigiri (sword cutting), a wide range of traditional Okinawan weapons, and even Japanese archery.

Australia proudly demonstrated Karate, Jujutsu, Jodo (short staff), Iaido and Kobudo across all of our enbu (demonstrations). Everything ran smoothly, and our representatives performed exceptionally well. The event concluded with awards and formal presentations, where the Australian group achieved outstanding results:

• Hanshi Kevin Walsh (DNBK Australian Representative) received the Governor of DNBK Award. (The Governor of DNBK is a cousin of the Japanese Emperor.)
• Kyoshi Leanne Walsh received the Commending Individual Award.
• The Australian team received the Outstanding Team Award.

An incredible achievement for everyone involved.

I have a few more days here in Japan before heading home and will be ready to return to training on 12 May.

20/10/2025

On October 4th the DNBK held its annual Australian Shibu Taikai. It was yet again another great event attended by very dedicated martial artists displaying Japanese arts!

It was an honour to take part and to stand alongside some very esteemed martial artists!!!

A very big thank you to Hanshi Kevin and Kyoshi Leanne for organising another great day!

If you look closely, you may even recognise a few familiar faces 😉

12/07/2025

🧥👕 OBK x Oni Streetwear Collab Alert!
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with local Castlemaine legends, Oni Streetwear, to deliver our latest collection of ethically sourced hoodies and T-shirts.

What’s on offer:
• Black hoodies featuring the OBK logo on both front and back
• Black and white T-shirts with our signature OBK front logo

🛒 Orders are available through the link below—but be quick!

Sales close on August 1st, after which Oni Streetwear will shut the portal and begin production. Everything is made to order, so secure yours before it’s too late.

📍 Want to check sizing or feel the fabric?
Visit Oni Streetwear in person and browse their awesome streetwear collection: 22 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine

https://www.onistreetwear.com/shop/omoikiri-budo-kai/VHSLF3KD2YGIWQ6DDS6IAGPA

29/06/2025

What a fantastic day at the Filipino Martial Arts Workshop Run by Kacey Chong and Hosted at Southern Cross Martial Arts Ballarat 🗡️

Six of our Omoikiri Budo Kai students had the opportunity to attend and absolutely loved it. The workshop, focused on the art of Filipino knife-fighting, was incredibly well-run by Kacey, who created a welcoming and structured environment that made learning both enjoyable and effective. From solo and partner drills to light knife sparring, the day was packed with practical skills and great energy.

A big thank you to the organisers for such a smooth, professional event — we can’t wait for the next one! 👊🔥

📸 Enjoy a few snaps from the day below!

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78 Hargraves Street
Castlemaine, VIC
3450

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4pm - 8pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 7pm

Telephone

0417351966

Website

http://www.obk.com.au/

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