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Anderson Bushi Kai Archer-Tornado Dojos

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 413 809 305

Address: 340 Zillmere Road, Zillmere QLD 4034 4034 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: https://tornadodojos.com.au

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25.01.2022 Miyamoto Musashi Died On This Day, June 13, 1645. Being one of the most famous samurai of all time, Miyamoto Musashis reputation has grown to mythic proportion...s over the years, despite much of his life remaining a mystery. The undefeated swordsman, master of strategy, calligrapher, painter, writer and martial arts icon, Miyamoto Musashi was born towards the end of the warring States period. He took part in a great many battles and duels, created his own unique sword style and wrote one of the best known and widest read books on strategy, confrontation and victory Musashi was born Shinmen Musashi no Kami Fujiwara no Genshin, with the childhood names of Bennosuke or Takezo, in the village of Miyamoto in Mimasaka, Harima Province. His mother died soon after he was born, and he was raised by his father, Shinmen Munisai, an accomplished swordsman and expert in the jitte, a baton like instrument with a side protruding hook used for blocking, deflecting and trapping swords. At a young age, Musashi was sent to live with his uncle at a temple, where he was taught basic reading and writing skills. According to Musashis Book Of Five Rings, the Go Rin No Sho, Musashi had his first duel at the age of thirteen. His opponent was Arima Kihei a wandering swordsman from the Shinto-Ryu school. Musashis uncle tried to stop the fight on account of Musashis age, however moments into the bout, Musashi threw Arima to the ground and hit him with a wooden staff. Arima Kihei died vomiting blood. At 17, Musashi is said to have joined the army of Ukita Hideie fighting for the Toyotomi loyalists in the Battle of Sekigahara in October 1600. Following the battle, Musashi roamed Japan perfecting his fighting skills, enduring hardships and duels in an effort to better himself. Arriving in Kyoto, the 21 or 22 year old Musashi fought a series of duels against the famed Yoshioka Clan, respected instructors to four generations of the Ashikaga Shogun and founders of the Yoshioka style, one of the eight major sword styles of kenjutsu created around 1532 by Yoshioka Kempo. The first duel was against Yoshioka Seijuro, then head of the Yoshioka family and school and took place on March 8, 1604, outside the Rendai-ji Temple in Northern Kyoto. It was to be fought with a bokuto (wooden sword) with the winner declared by a single blow. As a part of his strategy, Musashi arrived late. Angered by this disrespect, the overconfident Seijuro lost his temper, and his concentration. In an instant, Musashi struck at Seijuro with his wooden sword, breaking his left arm. Having lost the duel to a nobody, Seijuro retired from samurai life and became a monk. Yoshioka Seijuros brother, Denshichiro, then became the head of the Yoshioka clan. Denshichiro was said to have been an even more able swordsman than Seijuro, and to avenge his brother and restore family honor, another duel was arranged. The second bout was staged at the Buddhist temple Sanjusangendo, in Kyotos Higashiyama District. Musashi, armed with a bokuto once again arrived late, and again was the victor, killing Denshichiro instantly with a single blow to the head. This further angered and embarrassed the Yoshioka Clan and their followers, who issued the next challenge in the name of Yoshioka Matashichiro, the 12-year old head of the clan. The Yoshioka honor and reputation was at stake, and so the school arranged for the following duel to be fought below the spreading pine tree on the slopes below the Ichijo-Ji Temple in the north of Kyoto. This time Musashi arrived at the designated area well ahead of time and waited in hiding. He was not surprised to find the young Yoshioka leader dressed in full battle armor and surrounded by a large contingent of retainers armed with swords, bows and matchlock guns. Musashi waited patiently as the boy took his position under the great pine tree and his men set the ambush. He emerged in the very middle of the Yoshioka trap, and cut the boy down, instantly ending the Yoshioka School. Within moments, the Yoshioka disciples were falling over each other in an effort to cut down their single enemy. Greatly outnumbered, Musashi fought his way out of the ambush in a manner unseen by the samurai of the time. He held his katana long sword in his right hand, and companion sword, the wakizashi, in his left, and so used both swords to cut his way out of the Yoshioka throng. It was a style based on his fathers teaching with the Jitte, using the short sword to block the opponents blade, allowing a decisive cut be made with the main sword. This style was to be known as Enmei Ryu, later the Nito-Ryu and Niten Ichi style of swordsmanship. Musashis greatest duel took place on the morning of April 13, 1612 against Sasaki Kojiro. The two arch-rival swordsmen, Musashi and Kojiro had agreed to meet on the island at 8am, however Musashi failed to arrive until a little after 10. As he was being rowed to the small island, Musashi is said to have fashioned a wooden sword from an oar, with the intention of fighting with that, instead of a real sword. As his boat approached the beach, Musashi nimbly jumped out into the knee deep water and faced Kojiro. The story goes that Kojiro snarled Youre late!, drawing his oversized sword and angrily casting the scabbard into the water. Youve lost, answered Musashi. What makes you think that? spat Kojiro moving menacingly forward. If you were going to win, youd need your scabbard again later, answered Musashi calmly striding out of the water and onto the beach, holding his carved oar behind him. With a roar, Kojiro made the first move, and in an instant Musashi struck him down. Rumour has it, that as Kojiro slumped to the ground dead, Musashis headband fell away, sliced by Kojiros near fatal cut. (Stories are great aren't they?!) Musashi then bowed to the official witnesses, returned to his boat, and was rowed away. It is believed Musashi was taken to a small castle that once stood on the opposite side of the channel overlooking the site of the Battle of Dan no Ura in 1185. From then, Musashi continued to travel the country, teaching his two-sword style of fencing, but never again using a real sword in combat, preferring to use just a wooden bokuto. He would later be employed by the Hosokawa clan of Kumamoto Castle, where he spent his final years as a sword instructor and advisor to the clan. In 1543, suffering from suspected neuralgia or sciatica, he retired to the Reigando, a cave outside of Kumamoto, and wrote his treatise on strategy known as the Go-Rin-no-Sho, or the Book Of Five Rings. Not long after completing this, he died, aged about 60, of what is believed to be thoracic cancer.

25.01.2022 Anyone headed for karate grading on 05 Dec should review this. Thanks for posting it, Kyshi Steve Robinson.

24.01.2022 Japanese Scripts: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji

24.01.2022 Wikipedia article on the Japanese karate term Hara (aka Tanden). For newer students, this area is often referred to as the source of power for techniques. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hara_(tanden)?wprov=sfti1

24.01.2022 Muay Thai Champion vs. Taekwondo Champion Changpuek Kiatsongrit is a legend in Muay Thai. He proved that Muay Thai can win in a limited rule set and with a weig...ht disadvantge. Here he faces a Taekwondo champion the early days of k-1, under a special rules karate fight! Which art do you prefer?

24.01.2022 ABK MUAY THAI OUTDOOR CLASS 1 90-minute ABK Muay Thai class for students of all ranks. Limited to a maximum of 10 participants.... Bookings managed in TeamApp: https://tornadodojos.teamapp.com/events/11282757 Social distancing to be maintained. Shoes and Hats optional but recommended. Cost: $10. Please bring correct money.

23.01.2022 Event details: https://facebook.com/events/s/abk-grading-north-brisbane-kar/654479088485792/?ti=icl

22.01.2022 Even implementing a subset of these stretches will help.

21.01.2022 Never allow the evil of this world to change you... you change it!

18.01.2022 Well said, Jesse-san.

17.01.2022 The first European samurai, William Adams was presented to Tokugawa Ieyasu 420 years ago today, May 12, 1600 the Englishman William Adams was presented to Tokug...awa Ieyasu at Osaka Castle. The 37-year-old Adams was the Pilot-Major of the Liefde, a Dutch ship of 300 tons with a crew of 110. The Liefde was one of five ships that had set out two years earlier in the hopes of reaching Japan to commence trading. Only Adams's ship reached the shores of Japan, the first to do so by the Pacific route. Ieyasu, through an interpreter asked the man about his country and if it was at war with any other nation. He asked about the King of England, about the foreigner's religion, about seafaring, navigation and trade. Besides the Englishman, of particular interest to Ieyasu were the ships 18 cannons and its cargo, listed as some 500 matchlocks, 300 chain shot, 50 hundredweight (approximately 2,540 kg) of gunpowder, and 5,000 cannonballs. Ieyasu ordered the ship be brought to Uraga, where he himself intended to inspect it. He especially wanted to see the cannon, as he had just secretly ordered some 15 of them from the famed smiths of Kunitomo village in Omi. Adams, who was to spend the rest of his life in Japan as a loyal servant of Ieyasu, was fortunate enough to find a patron in the man who would become shogun, and was treated as personal advisor to Ieyasu in a number of matters. Ieyasu made the man a hatamoto, a high ranking samurai with direct access to Ieyasu and the Shogun. Ieyasu even gave him a new name, Miura Anjin. Adam's story was borrowed upon heavily and re-imagined in the 1975 James Clavell novel, and 1980 TV mini series, Shogun.

17.01.2022 Dai Renshi Frank passed away on Sunday 30/08/2020. He will be missed dearly by all.Shinden Malcom Anderson extends his condolences to Dai Renshi Frank's family and friends. On behalf of all Anderson Bushi Kai family.Osu Okaicho Pat.

16.01.2022 Photo ofABK Muay Thai grading of 10 years ago

15.01.2022 Im delighted to say that the Tornado Dojos students were on fire this morning at training in Cape Arid Park. Deklan showed a whole new level of intensity with his kata. Josh had eyes aflame all through sparring. And Lars showed new dedication to using his guard and keeping forward pressure on his opponents. Sempai Dean led by example with solid hits, consistent effort, improvement in technique, and keeping everyone on task. Days like today can sometimes be a while in the making. They should be treasured, and used as stepping stones to even better days ahead.

14.01.2022 ABK KARATE IN THE PARK (WEEK 3) Well we couldnt have asked for better weather this morning. Good work with B training as we practiced about 16 attacks and 16 defences, as well as basics grips, and warmup techniques. Bring your Bo again next week and well practice some more.

14.01.2022 #TMTtryouts2019 winner Mohammad Madadi sparring with Young Tiger fighter Nuapet in the afternoon Muay Thai training session. Mohammad is preparing for a big kickboxing fight in China next month, while Nuapet will be fighting at Patong stadium this Saturday.

12.01.2022 A video analysis is of kata performed in the movies and Netflix show. Spoiler alert - minor Cobra Kai spoiler.

12.01.2022 The simulflow of meditation and physical movement in kata can be likened to the image of a duck swimming in a pond. Above the water, a duck appears to move effortlessly - simply choosing its direction and gravitating towards it, leaving nothing save a gentle wake in its path. Look below the surface though, and likely youll see its webbed feet desperately paddling to maintain control - fighting currents, and pushing off obstacles. Read more ...... https://tornadodojos.com.au/karate/the-duck-on-the-pond/ See more

11.01.2022 Check this comparison of stretching methods with solid advice on increasing your range of motion.

11.01.2022 Food for thought

11.01.2022 Park Training Challenge - COMPLETED! After two months absence from Covid-19 it was marvellous to have 8 students return to training in the Cape Arid Park today in Fitzgibbon. Lars and Kit Kat made up the rear rank, with Matt, Josh and Deklan in front of them. Dai-Sempai Grant, Sempai Dean and Tomi-san led from the front rank with Black uniforms and belts.... With some creativity on the planning side, everyone faced up to a challenging lesson to rebuild strength, practice movement, read body language; and keep social distancing a.k.a. personal space. The weather report for next weekend is looking good. See you all next Saturday! https://tornadodojos.com.au/park-training-challenge-comple/

10.01.2022 ABK KARATE OUTDOORS 3 Yesterday morning the we were blessed with great weather again. After warm-up and stretch and basic techniques, we reviewed and refined the bo staff techniques we worked last week, advancing to light freestyle combinations. To round out the morning we interspersed review of 5 Yakutsu, Tsuki Waza and Keri Waza; and Saifa.... Looking forward to further advancement next week... and returning to our regular dojo soon. https://tornadodojos.com.au/abk-karate-outdoors-3/

09.01.2022 Definitely found some points in this to work on.

09.01.2022 An interesting study of the history of Seisan Kata.

07.01.2022 To all our dads, the happiest of Fathers Days to you. God bless.

06.01.2022 Great to see another club back in action

05.01.2022 https://www.historynet.com/wolves-of-mibu-japans-shinsengum

04.01.2022 ABK KARATE OUTDOOR CLASS 2 90-minute ABK Karate class in Cape Arid Park, Fitzgibbon - for students of all ranks. Limited to a maximum of 10 participants, on a first-come-first-served basis. Reserve your place in the class from within TeamApp: https://tornadodojos.teamapp.com/events/11265335... Social distancing to be maintained. Hat and shoes optional but recommended as training is outdoors. Cost: $10. Please bring correct money.

03.01.2022 KARATE IN THE PARK - WEEK 2 The weather was fresh and breezy yesterday - a late autumn morning with just enough cloud cover to murky the sun and grey the whole sky. There were eight on the floor again this week. We used star jumps, knees, elbows, push-ups, sit-ups, and squats used to get moving counter the effects of temperature.... Our focuses for this week were blocking, kata, with kicking and punching practice for good measure. Deklan achieved new height with his kicks, and Katharine learned to use a makeshift makiwara for the first time. All worked hard to refine their skills, and the higher ranks showed good leadership by mentoring others after their personal practice. We finished up with a flow drill on grappling. Next week Bo staff.

02.01.2022 The all-day pyjamas, the afternoon wine.

02.01.2022 Training is on tonight https://tornadodojos.com.au/queens-birthday-2020-classes-a/ #abkkarate #abkmuaythai #andersonbushikai

01.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Based on the federal governments announcement today, we could be running classes within as little as 9 weeks! Great to have been working with some of you over the last few weeks. And looking forward to seeing more of you all soon. ... Shihan / Kru Glen https://tornadodojos.com.au/2020/05/good-news/