Who Are We
We are a Canberra based group formed in 2007 to study Budo - a Japanese term used to describe martial ways. The name Kuroyama, is in acknowledgement to Black Mountain, a prominent feature of Canberra, where we established our original dojo.
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 philosophical goal of developing oneself mentally and spiritually.
Practice is designed to develop technical martial skills while striving to unify of mind,technique and body; develop character; to enhance their sense of morality; and cultivate a respectful and courteous demeanour.
Budō serves as a path to self-perfection 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.
We offer the opportunity to study a variety of Budo Arts listed below.
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 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 (Seitei beginner)
Sat 9.30a - 10.30a (Seitei)
Sat 10.30a - 11.15a (MJER by invite)
Jōdō 杖道
The study of a four foot wooden staff to defend against an attacker armed with a Japanese sword.
We study the Seitei Jodo Kata of the All Japan Kendo Renmei [ZNKR] and also Koryū (old school) of Shindo Muso Ryū [SMR].
Cook Dojo
Sat 8.30a - 9.30a (Seitei)
Thu10.30a - 11.15a (SMR)
Aikidō 合気道
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 7.00p - 8.30p (Beginners)
Wed 7.00p - 8.30p (Alt weeks)
1st+3rd Kyu grades
2nd + 4th Dan grades
Kyudō 弓道
The study of Japanese archery and etiquette using the Japanese longbow.
Cook Dojo Wed 6.45p - 8.15p
Naginata 薙刀
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 Tenshin Bukō-ryū.
Cook Dojo Thu 8.00p - 9.00p