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Sakura Ryu Ju-Jitsu

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3245 4920

Address: 490 London Rd 4155 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.sakuraryujujitsu.com.au

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25.01.2022 Photo album of Junior Grading held on Sunday 8th of December

24.01.2022 We remember our ANZACS today.

24.01.2022 **FROM THE ARCHIVES: Brown to Black** This photo was back in the day, days of yesteryear when all Martial Art had the clout and respect that one expected from a true linage derived from the Japanese and their feudal system. Many changes have been made from the schools that have watered down the system over a period of time. Along with this, the shortening of the syllabus requirements have allowed too many underachievers to attain Dan ranking. We all know what the knock on eff...ect to the Martial Art is bringing with this changing. They, the under achievers then become the teachers, or so they think, they go on to form part of the Joseki who are responsible for the assessment of future Black Belts, we can just imagine their poor standards when performing this assessment. There are so many instructors out there that are very good, good because they had instruction on the martial Art from a high achiever and an exceptional hard task master. The reasons for the lowering of the standard are many, (one) is that this is a lot easier to coach to a lower level, (two) so that the person can boast that they have graded this many students to Black Belt. It is to some all about bragging of the numbers, the number of Black Belts that they have graded. So be it, having been trained by someone else from white belt, which by the way is the hardest level to teach/coach. There are fewer Martial Artists that have graded students from white to black as it is so easy to be accredited for grading many, in fact only grading from Brown to Black or from 1st Dan to higher rank. Of course the student that they grade is compliant because they want this much easier path as well. In all of this mix is the fact that no two styles are the same and also that styles do not always compliment the other. One can see at a glance if the school has the ability to effectively teach and instruct in the Martial Art and carries this with integrity, we look firstly at how fit are the students, their commitment, dedication, their character and of their capability. Here in this older photo are five Brown Belts being prepared for grading, who do you recognise, there are two Brown Belts that you all know. Do you also recognise the Black Belts in this photo? See more

24.01.2022 This is now our third week since the shut down because of the Corona Virus. I trust that every one of our students both past and present are all keeping well. Our best wishes are extended to your parents, families and friends. We look upon you all as essential to the strength and wellbeing of our club; you have all become part of this JuJitsu family. In these unprecedented times, we know that we are stronger together. I hope that everyone received the email that I sent earlie...r this week; this was to let you all know that you are not alone. I thank the many people who responded by text, email, or phone call. Heather and I received that many, which is truly heartwarming! Who knows when well be back on the mat, what I do know from the comments that I have received is that every student, junior or senior is missing the hard, but fully effective training that we conduct. This brings with it, strength of character, confidence, self-esteem, and most of all ability. Happy Easter to you all, keep safe and take care. JuJitsu Forever! Best Wishes, Hanshi and Heather Ellis See more

22.01.2022 Group hugs and warm congratulations to all the juniors who graded yesterday. Full write up and photos coming!

22.01.2022 Its a wrap! Sakura Ryu Ju-Jitsu is on a break until Monday the 13th of January 2020. More photos and write ups coming this week!

21.01.2022 A message today from Lacey and Dominics parents, Mel and Kris, after Kris slipped on the wet grass last night. Just a little post to say that Kris is ok and has a sprained ankle. We wanna thank everyone that helped to get him comfortable until the ambulance arrived. We are truly thankful to be a part of a great family orientated group. It is safe to say Kris will not be jumping over puddles again, lol. See you at training on Monday!

20.01.2022 Do you need some inspiration this Sunday? Watch our Shannen perform her kata!

20.01.2022 Here is the date for our seniors too!

19.01.2022 Senior Grading 15th December 2019 Students drifted in for the grading as if they had tried to have as much rest or a sleep in for as long as possible. They all knew that this was to be no cake-walk as it never is anyway. With two students nominated for Blue Cherry Blossom this grading was to be a minimum of 4 hours duration and more than likely a lot more. The opportunity before the start time was taken to present a Junior Award to Serenity Phillips. This was made by Sempai S...hannen Ogborne. The award presented by Shannen was a series of photos and the actual words that were stated on the day that the award was won, (this was at the junior grading held the previous week). This also made the opportune time to present the Black Belt Diplomas that were achieved by Sensei Jason Young - Shodan, Sensei Richard Salesse - Nidan, Sensei Paul Cummins - Sandan and Sensei Steven Fisher Sandan. Each of our Black Belts showed the intricate framing and professional presentation of the Diplomas that was justified when they themselves showed the same in March this year at the actual physical grading. During this time sweat was appearing on everyone there, it was not so much the temperature but the humidity and there was no breeze to cool things down. Many junior members arrived in time to view the presentation and stayed for an hour on the mat showing support to our senior students. One hour gone and this was time for the juniors to depart and time for the tempo to increase tenfold. One oclock, two oclock, three o clock; the sun was starting to move across the mat, as if it wasnt already hot enough. Four oclock, completed was at least halfway through the syllabus and over the next two hours, nearly complete. Five o clock seemed to be the time where the candidates knew that they were nearly there and came up a notch ready for the finale. There was nowhere to hide during this grading and nobody wanted that, with the lower student numbers the standard is each time being raised and remarks such as, They are doing a lot more than students of previous years. A special thanks to the junior students who supported this grading and their families and friends. A big thank you to the Ukis as most bodied all day long. Two of the candidates came through our junior classes and accepted this giant step today; this took a lot of courage. This was Abby Hartmann and Jack Langdon. Congratulations to all the candidates, you can hold your head up high knowing that your performance exceeded the required high standard of Sakura Ryu. Hanshi Reg Ellis. See more

19.01.2022 REMINDER: Training starts tonight! See you at the Dojo at 6pm.

19.01.2022 From the Archives Demonstration Team For so long very little was known about the Martial Art, the military art of the Samurai was revered in old Japan and this was to be exposed to the general public here in Australia and the World. During the fifties, here in Brisbane the idea of performing demonstrations for the public was the brainchild of Kyoshi John Lee Jones of the South Brisbane Judo and JuJitsu School. (The school started by Doctor. A. J. Ross). Kyoshi John would ha...Continue reading

19.01.2022 **FROM THE ARCHIVES: LEARNING FROM THE BEST** These photos are a record of times and places and are just a small collection towards discovering the roots of our Martial Art. Our club is steep in history and proactive with ground breaking ideas, such as, inviting visitations from famous Martial Artists from across the world. Here are just three photos of some of those people, one with the Grandmaster of JuJItsu in America, Professor Wally Jay and the other with Sifu James DeMi...le, ranked Grandmaster in the art of Kung Fu. Interesting that both of these masters were friends of the legendary Bruce Lee and as you can just imagine many a story of those earlier years was eagerly listened to as they were spoken about. The third photo is of Tony Maynard, now Professor Tony Maynard. Their first visit to Australia was during the 80s and from this invitation they visited the Brisbane Sports School. Hanshi attended seminars held by Professor Wally Jay, both there and again at the World JuJitsu Titles. Years later during the 90s Hanshi and Heather invited Professor Wally Jay to their home for a Aussie barbecue, another photo here showing the Professor laying back in a squatters chair. Attendance with Sifu James DeMile was held at the Tallebudgera Fitness and Education Centre, and this was held over a two day live in, full on, presentation. Many other schools were invited and did attend along with their students. With the seminar drawing to a close, formalities were in order, Hanshi was singled out as the student in attendance to impress the guest presenter and was presented in front of the masses with a book written by Sifu James DeMile and was also signed by this author, with a personal message. Such a great honour! Unfortunately Professor Wally Jay passed away several years ago and now his son Leon Jay has taken up presenting the principles of small circle JuJitsu learned from his father. Leon Jay presents regular seminars to the Martial Art groups throughout America; he has been accompanied by another presenter who Hanshi has worked with many years ago, being Tony Maynard. Professor Tony Maynard is now his correct title; he has trained the American elite forces, the Green Berets. See more

17.01.2022 Club News Students attending class last Monday were obviously inspired by the early release of nominations for the end of year grading. They poured in onto the mat with renewed enthusiasm leaving no spare room at all for any more. The saying that the more the merrier held true for this class as the hit outs and self-motivation was outstanding. The junior Brown Belts performed a standard of JuJitsu beyond their years and had equalled the best of by gone years. Wednesday clas...s produced the same results with the junior class, another packed mat with everyone giving their best. The senior class followed in pursuit of the juniors, this class being the largest in numbers for many years and also inspired by the release of their nominations. With fourteen students nominated, we look forward to a new beginning and a rebuild of our senior classes. Everyone day was made complete with the return of our popular student Caroline who always digs deep to produce a quality training session. A special welcome to another Rowan family is in order and adds to the numbers and the quality of the personnel that is Sakura Ryu. See more

16.01.2022 A Happy Mothers Day, to all of the mums in the world, and especially all of the mums that are associated now or at some time with our club. This is our opportunity to show our appreciation for all that you mean to us all. Wishing you all the very best for this your special day! Hanshi

15.01.2022 *FROM THE ARCHIVES: Sunday Training Sunday Fitness Training originated in the early 90s to improve the fitness and strength of JuJItsu students who wanted to gain both, enhanced performance on the mat and to be and feel healthier in everyday life. The program was based on what Hanshi found to benefit his own performances on and off the mat and in other sporting arenas. Many proven ideas came from an earlier period when Hanshi worked at TAFE in the life skills faculty and was...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Visitation from the Former British Womens Junior Judo Champion Last evening, Wednesday the 4th of December, we were honoured to have a visit from the former British Judo Champion Eleanor Bilson nee Smith. Eleanor held this title during the late 1970s and early 80s. Many of her former training partners went on to represent Great Britain in the Olympics. Our students made Eleanor welcome and club memorabilia was presented after a hit our from the students, our guest remarked on the Tomoe-Nage demonstrated by Sempai Shannen during her hit-out that this was amongst her favourite throws. Interesting note:- Eleanor is now one of the top women working in the UK Nuclear Industry and promotes women in the Engineering Field and is highly respected by her peers. What a fantastic story!

14.01.2022 Reminder about Junior Grading for this weekend: The Junior grading is on schedule for Saturday the 28th of November and starts at 1.00pm. The student will be required to be here 15minutes before so as to register their attendance and pay the grading fee. This will be $35.00 for Mon Grades, $45.00 for Belt Grades and $50.00 for Brown Belt. All students must bring a water bottle. Bring your own chairs and $5 to buy a raffle ticket for the chance to win some nice prizes.

14.01.2022 To all of the Dads, Wishing you a Happy Fathers Day. Here is a quote given to me many years ago. Take care, Hanshi.

13.01.2022 Reminder: Senior grading today! 12:15 for a 12:30 start. Junior students are invited on the mat for the first hour to support our senior students.

13.01.2022 Return to training on Monday the 13th of July (whoop whoop). Hello students and friends of Sakura Ryu It has been 16 weeks since we have had regular training ! Due to the QLD Government Roadmap to easing restrictions QLD Return to Play Stage 3 Guidelines for Sport, we are able to return to contact training.... We have some procedures to follow, but it will be great to see students and family return to the mat ! Please find below an overview of what this will entail: 1. Due to the size of the Hombu Dojo, we will be able to have up to 50 students and teachers on the mat 2. All visitors must sign in to our registration book 3. All students must wash their hands when going on or off the mat (soap and water provided) 4. Off the mat, we must maintain social distance 5. We will limit ground fighting for a period to be determined. Fitness exercises and attack / defence will be performed 6. Juniors will commence at 6pm, and finish at 7:15 for a couple of weeks until fitness returns 7. Seniors are welcome from 6pm, Senior training starts at 6:30pm, finishing at 8:30pm as usual. For those families who are experiencing some financial hardship, please talk to Hanshi prior to attending as he is happy to discuss a reduction in fees to encourage a return to training. We are all looking forward to seeing our Sakura Ryu Family again JuJitsu Forever !! For further information, please contact Hanshi or visit https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au//roadmap/sport/restrictions.

13.01.2022 To our Sakura Ryu Ju-Jitsu club members, We are closely monitoring the changing situation in relation to the Corona virus. As always, club member's health and safety is a priority. At this stage, classes will continue to run Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, as normal. However, starting yesterday, we have implemented improved hygiene practices - all students will be required to wash their hands thoroughly before and after training. We ask that any students showing any signs of illness such cold or flu symptoms, will be asked to stay away from class until they are healthy. Please contact us if you have any questions. Take care, Hanshi Reg Ellis and team.

12.01.2022 FROM THE ARCHIVES: Diving Forward Roll The demand for a Diving Roll over a person standing was once the expected practice as part of the requirement for Shodan, Black Belt Grading. Diving over a body standing at full height and finishing with various outcomes such as in a Forward Roll, or Kata Fall, or a Bridge, forming in part of the curriculum for a young student grading for Black Belt. Two areas for this type of rolling were required, one was for height and the other was f...or the distance or length. To be able to perform either of these manoeuvres certain principals must be understood. One was to gain distance the student must gain a certain amount of height to gain maximum distance and also take off on the one foot only, also with a good run up. Two was for maximising the height, this relies on the spring generated from the legs and is therefore both feet are used positioned in somewhat a square stance; minimum run up only is required. Over a period of time Hanshi has coached students to perform a dive roll over eleven bodies lying in formation side by side. Caution must be exercised before attempting to coach any student to perform such techniques. Considerations have to be taken into account as to the age, height, weight and the fitness of the person to be coached for this to be performed safely. See more

12.01.2022 Return to Training 2020 - Welcome!! Training resumes this Monday the 13th of January and we hope that all of our students have set themselves goals to achieve in advancing in our Martial Art. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the mat along with new and even some past students, everyone will be made feel welcome. Commence training at this initial point and get into a regular routine and the gradings will surely happen. On the first training session the students will receive a Notice to Students and Parents advising every one of the clubs events throughout the year. Such events as Kyu Gradings and Black Belt Grading, we look forward to greeting you on Monday evening here at the Dojo.

11.01.2022 FROM THE ARCHIVES: Training Camps Sakura Ryu, under the leadership of Hanshi, conducted 21 consecutive training camps over two decades. The training camps were held yearly and generally held during the month of November and spread over three consecutive days. They began on the Friday evenings at 6.00pm until 11.00pm. Saturdays started at 6.00am, with a cross country or a beach run, depending on what facility and where the camp was being held. Training sessions were held throu...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Students Back into training Only our second week back and already the students are excelling and building on their fitness and skills. Each session brings something new for the student, so when you miss a class you miss a segment of JuJItsu that may not be repeated for some time. Here at Sakura Ryu it is about advancing the students ability and improving their self-esteem, all they have to do is turn up regularly for class and try their best. The best students on the mat are those that give regular attendance. There are still a few places left for students to return and still add a few new students as well. Dont let this golden opportunity pass you by, we are here Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

10.01.2022 Notice to Students and Parents Due to the current health crisis with the Coronavirus our school is to close immediately and will remain such until further notice. This is disappointing for the coaching team as our students are training so well and all were in line for the next grading. We realize that this is the responsible action to take in light of what is occurring and this is also the advice from the authorities. We wish everyone well and hope that this virus does not i...mpact to the students, families and friends of our club. Keep safe and take care! Hanshi Reg Ellis See more

10.01.2022 PHOTO FROM THE ARCHIVES.... How many black belts can you see? Who do you recognise? Message from our chief instructor: Hanshi Reg Ellis (pictured 5th from the right)... This photo was taken before a training session in the days when the Black Belts continued to train at every opportunity. This photo consists of eleven Black Belts with two more to attain Black Belt over the ensuring two to three years. There are three people in this photo that attended the Black Belt grading here at the Hombu held in March last year. At the time of this photo Hanshi, then Sensei was the chair of the organization that was founded by Mr. Geoff Geurts, named the Queensland United Black Belt Association, simply abbreviated as QUBBA. Only a very few people have the original QUBBA badge, this was only obtainable once the person graded to a Dan Grade. The person wearing the Red and White Belt in the photo is Shihan William Cadoo who was the Chief Technical Advisor to the organization. He officiated the Shodan Grading of Hanshi. The person in the photo in the front row second from the left is Mr. Michael Wheeler, Michael was a very good friend of Mr. Geurts and spent a lot of time socializing as friends off the mat. The photo dated approximately 1991.

09.01.2022 A quick welcome to all those new students who have joined Sakura Ryu since our return to the Dojo. Its great to have so many fresh white belts to work hard and teach our art to. Thanks also to those students who support and help these new white belts- we cant do it without you! More photos and videos of our training sessions coming soon!

08.01.2022 Our Student Jack Young The photo here is of our student Jack Young, Jack has been training with Sakura Ryu for about eight years now. He originally trained at a nearby Judo School before starting here in our junior class. Jack progressed all the way through the junior classes achieving his Junior Brown Belt. Unlike many students who have left us shortly after this achievement, Jack continued on. Obviously others dont understand that what they have achieved is a competent as...sessment of that grade which is three brown Mons and awarded the Brown Belt. It is not for some time that the student finally achieves the actual components and experience for the Brown Belt level. This same assessment applies to the senior students which certainly includes the Black Belts. Jack started training in the senior class and after a time he was nominated and tested for the Yellow Cherry Blossom. This he achieved with high scores and commendations from the Joseki. Jack was nominated just last week to be tested for his Orange Cherry Blossom next Friday the 11th of September. The notice was sent out last Thursday and on Friday Jack called in after attending the hospital for x rays and having a fracture set in plaster. Jack actually fractured the 1st Metacarpal bone, there are three bones in the thumb and the Metacarpal is the one closest to the wrist. Everyone would have thought that this happened on the mat with training cranked up to full swing, no! This happened by accident riding a bicycle that locked up and threw him up and over the handle bars. His training in the Martial Arts prevented a more serious injury because as he came back towards the ground he was able to roll out using a forward roll technique that is part of the teachings of JuJItsu. We wish Jack a speedy recovery; well miss his hard training on the mat during this interim period. See more

07.01.2022 Important notice from Hanshi Reg Ellis. Congratulations Junior Grading Nominees! Congratulations are extended to the junior students that were nominated and called at the training session last evening. Under the circumstances of COVID-19 this is the first and only grading for this year. While many students have been ready to grade for some time they had to wait for the newer student to show the Knowledge, the Skills and the Attitude that are the requirements for nomination. T...here are several students who have only recently started with us and do not have the time up that it takes to acquire the skills set for grading. We welcome all of the students and their parents along on grading day to give support to the students that are grading. This will be reciprocated when your kids are nominated and attendance is a requirement and is club policy. This day will also give everyone a look at just what is required for the various grade levels, taking into account that there will be kids of different size and age. This difference balances out when the younger kids may go through the Mon grades and the older kids may go directly through the belt grades. No doubt on the day you will feel the family friendly atmosphere and see the professionalism that is Sakura Ryu JuJItsu, you will also see the kids with ability that stacks up to their grade level. The grading is on schedule for Saturday the 28th of November and starts at 1.00pm. The student will be required to be here 15minutes before so as to register their attendance and pay the grading fee. This will be $35.00 for Mon Grades, $45.00 for Belt Grades and $50.00 for Brown Belt. All students must bring a water bottle. Several families have contributed to the prizes for the Raffles that will be held on this day and the day of the Senior Grading, 19th of December. Thank you to everyone who has contributed and who intends to contribute. Tickets on the day will be three for $5.00. The last class held in 2020 for our junior students will be the Friday the 4th of December and the return class for 2021 will be Monday the 18th of January for juniors and the 11th for Seniors. Finishing a little earlier this year provides us with the opportunity to focus on the senior group as they approach their grading. All are welcome to arrive at the conclusion of this grading to congratulate our students success, Amanda will be one of these students. Finally we take the opportunity to wish all of our student’s, family and friends all the very best for the Christmas period and a Happy return in the New Year to reap the positive essentials in life that run parallel to one’s formal education. See more

07.01.2022 A video of our chief instructor Hanshi Ellis, performing the series of changing throws. Some of us learnt just one of these in the past few weeks.

07.01.2022 ** MORE FROM THE ARCHIVES - COMPETITION ** The organizing and designing of rules for a competition of JuJitsu are hard to get the right balance, for here we have a Martial Art that can be lethal, the problem is how to demonstrate these movements skilfully and safely. Experience in competition over past decades had led Hanshi to develop a competition that scored very much akin to that of Gymnastics. That with a Uke initiating attacks with variation, speed and force for a set p...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Today we wish our chief instructor, Hanshi Reg Ellis, a very happy birthday! He has greatly missed his usual birthday singing now that training is temporarily on hold. Hanshi wanted to thank everyone for their calls and messages today. Hanshi, we will celebrate well on the other side of this all.

04.01.2022 Reminder: we will be training during the school holidays. Hope to see you Monday, Wednesday and Friday as normal! Keep up your regular training routine!

04.01.2022 Bodies in motion on the mat, sweating and working hard in their final preparations for this Saturday’s junior grading! Be there at 12:45 for a 1pm start!

04.01.2022 Congratulations to student Lacey Francis for receiving the hardest trainer award this week. This was for her work helping the lower belts. Lacey, like all our coloured belts, are often asked to support our younger, newer students. Everyone benefits from this! The higher belts learn patience and by teaching they can consolidate their own jujitsu techniques. This is part of the martial art; higher belts supporting lower belts as they were supported themselves. Well done Lacey!

03.01.2022 Junior Grading Sunday 8th December: Youth Leaders Helping to Maintain High Standards - Just when you think that grading standards cannot get any better, along come a great group of kids that kick the standard higher than ever before. The support from parents and extended families contribute so much to the rise in standard as each child wants to do well for them all. The leadership shown from past junior Brown Belts who have continued the journey gave even more punch to the da...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Christmas Cheer and Best Wishes to all our friends! Sakura Ryu wishes all of our students, friends and families a safe and Happy Christmas and a truly prosperous New Year. To all of the people that have followed us on Facebook: our friends in Canada, Hanshi John, and Shihan Rick, USA, Tvinas. In England Ray Gearing, Gary Brett, Newcastle, Bernadette. So many here at home, Shidoshi Norm, Sensei Garry and all of the Black Belts in our photo that sits above the Facebook page, V...ictor, Simon, Clay and Sensei Bernie now in Tasmania. We will always appreciate your true friendship and your visits to the Dojo or on Facebook. We are back to training on the Monday the 13th January and we look forward to hearing from you or seeing you all here. Lets all strive to continue and support this club that has so much experience in coaching and teaching the Martial Art. Get into a routine from the very start of 2020. Meanwhile, take care! JuJitsu Forever! See more

02.01.2022 Junior grading about to start! Do well kids!!!

02.01.2022 Album with photos pf our senior grading on Sunday the 15th of December, 2019.

01.01.2022 Dojo alive and sweating. Half way through the senior grading on this hot day. Never give up!!!!