Budo Melbourne in Pascoe Vale, Victoria | Martial arts school

Budo Melbourne

Locality: Pascoe Vale, Victoria

Phone: +61 421 694 020

Address: 136 Sussex St, Coburg North 3044 Pascoe Vale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.budomelbourne.com

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24.01.2022 For those that missed it, this week Channel 10 aired an episode of the program "Todd Sampson's Body Hack", focusing on and featuring a number of Japanese martial arts. For a "commercial station" general audience program, this was actually pretty good... and is recommended viewing. It's not without it's flaws, obviously, but shows the various budo in a slightly different light, which was interesting. The program is being replayed on Saturday at 11pm, and can also be streamed from Channel 10's catch-up service, 10Play. https://10play.com.au//e/season-4/episode-7/tpv200921kvngh

22.01.2022 All too often, martial arts teach "self defence"... but only use that as a term to describe the teaching of techniques that aren't legal in a tournament situation. Realistically, proper self defence training is part technical, but is more tactical and psychological, as well as understanding of legal realities. The below post from Wayne Roy highlights one method of having physical skills that are in line with both the law, and the realities of self defence, and are applicable to a range of contexts!

21.01.2022 Historically, the arts studied at the Jukuren Dojo (collectively referred to as the "Takamatsuden" arts, or arts that were transmitted from Takamatsu Toshitsugu) have been highly associated with the concepts of "ninja" and "ninjutsu"... even though only a minority claim such a connection. Due to this lowered emphasis on a "ninja" heritage, as well as the somewhat comic imagery associated, we stopped using that term to refer to our arts a while back, today using the term "Budo... Heiho" (the study of warrior strategies is one translation). However, it is important to understand that the central aspect of "ninja" and "ninjutsu" is the concept of "nin"... one that is not unique to such shadowy uses. In fact, the concept of "nin" (or "shinobu") are central to most, if not all, aspects of Japanese warrior arts... as Peter Boylan eloquently explains here! https://budobum.blogspot.com/2020/09/nin.html

15.01.2022 Some familiar names here.... Bear in mind that this is the mainline of Shindo Munen Ryu, as opposed to the "reworked" form (only Iai, no kenjutsu) taught alongside Muso Shinden Ryu in a number of lines.

14.01.2022 We all enjoy a little escapism now and then, and a highly anticipated game, Ghosts of Tsushima, has just been released. Based around historical events at the end of the 13th Century in Japan, the incredible look of this game has many people applauding it's authenticity and realism... but how close is it? This is an interview a friend of mine did regarding the game... highlighting the importance of recognising what is real, and what is entertainment!

09.01.2022 And yes, I've considered grabbing one of the Menpo from the school armour... ha!

09.01.2022 So this has been making the rounds online over the last few days... I find it quite interesting on a number of levels. I've seen people say that it's an accidental action, that it should be illegal (in competition), and so on... but if you watch closely, it's a very deliberate action that begins with extending the gi, then wrapping it over the opponent's wrist before using the uniform to apply the lock. Although an argument can be made that this is outside the spirit of the competition (gi's can be used for chokes, but I'm not sure of other uses), it is a good example of using all of your assets to your advantage... and that's a big part of what we teach! Use everything to your advantage... as it's not always going to be a competition like this!

06.01.2022 It has come to my attention that Hatsumi Mariko, wife of Hatsumi Masaaki, has passed away. I would like to take this time to offer my condolences to Hatsumi-sensei, his and Mariko-sensei's family and friends, and all members of the Bujinkan. Unfortunately, I never met Mrs Hatsumi, but all who I have spoken to who have have described her as warm, gentle, and incredibly generous. A sad day for the Bujinkan.

03.01.2022 "How am I supposed to train if I don't have a partner I can grab hold of?" "Well......."

03.01.2022 This... may have some truth to it....

02.01.2022 We're back!!!!!!!!! (Almost...) With the lifting of restrictions in Victoria from the 23rd of November, I am thrilled to announce that we will return to class that week! To keep safety at the forefront, we will focus on weapons training... or, as you might think of it, "distance management"!... I am greatly looking forward to seeing everyone again... and, of course, both new and returning students are welcome to join us!

01.01.2022 Wisdom is found in the simplest of things...