Kuroyama Budokai
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Dedicated to the study of Japanese Budo Arts
Who Are We
We are a Canberra group formed in 2007 to study Budo - a Japanese term used to describe martial ways.
The study of Budo is not solely about the practice of the physical and technical aspects of fighting (the creation of "fighting warriors" or mixed martial artists with the singular concern of how to best defeat an enemy). Budo has a deeper goal of developing oneself mentally and spiritually. Practice is designed to preserve the ancient combat techniques, with the aim of helping the modern student to achieve control and co-ordination of mind and body through repeated practice.
The name Kuroyama, is in acknowledgement of Black Mountain, a prominent feature of Canberra, where we established our original dojo. In 2016 we relocated to our Cook Dojo and in 2025 expanded to include classes at our Mitchel Dojo.
We offer the following clsses in the below Budo Arts.
Iaidō
The study of controlled swordsmanship achieved through drawing the sword from its sheath and performing a series of cutting actions in response to an attack. We study the Seitei Iaido Kata of the All Japan Kendo Renmei [ZNKR] and for advanced students may deepen their study through the practise of Koryū (old school) of Musō Jikiden Eishin Ryū [MJER].
Cook Dojo
Wed
6.30p - 7.30p [ZNKR]
Sat
9.30a - 10.30a [ZNKR]
10.30-11.14 [MJER].
Jōdō
The study of a four foot wooden staff to defend against an attack from a Japanese sword. We study the Seitei Jodo Kata of the All Japan Kendo Renmei [ZNKR] and for advanced students may deepen their study through the practise of Koryū (old school) of Shindo Muso Ryū [SMR].
Cook Dojo
Sat
8.30a - 9.30a [ZNKR]
Aikidō
The study of body movements to evade or redirect a committed attack to enable opportunities for throws, joint-locks, escapes or counter strikes. We study teachings from several lineages within the Aikikai direct from high ranking teachers in Australia and Japan.
Mitchel Dojo
Mon
6.00p - 7.00p [beginners]
7.00p - 7.30p [Yudansha]
Kyudō
The study of Japanese archery and etiquette using the Japanese longbow.
Cook Dojo
Wed
6.45p - 8.15p
Naginata Jutsu
The study of the longer range battlefield weapon of a wooden staff with a curved blade on the end. We study the Koryū (old school) kata of Toda-ha Bukō-ryū.
Cook Dojo
Thut
7.30p - 8.30p