Judo

The classes themselves start with a period of limbering up exercises followed by the art of break falling or Ukemi. The art of Ukemi is unique to Judo and is the most important aspect of training – the ability to fall correctly when being thrown by someone else in the class or in a real life situation.

A soon as break falls are performed safely, students are introduced to throwing techniques, holds and grappling on the ground. In addition, depending on the age of the student, strangles and arm locks are introduced. As the student progresses through the grading system, the student can reach an extremely high standard of physical and mental fitness. Excess weight will have disappeared, and he/she will have gained prolonged stamina and the ability to function under pressure for long periods. Judo also develops and enhances co-ordination, balance, speed and reflexes.

Judo is for all ages and means literally “Gentle Way” Skill in self defence is naturally developed as the student develops.

Classes are held for anyone 7 years of age upwards.

Junior: Tuesday 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Senior: Tuesday & Thursday 5.30pm–7.30pm, Friday 5.30-7.00 pm. 

Saturday 2.45pm – 4.45 pm.

Instructor: Chris Willing

Goju-Ryu Karate

Monday – 4.30-6.00pm (Dojo)
Thursday – 5.30-7.00pm (Freeman Hall)
Saturday – 10.00am - 12.00pm (Freeman Hall)

The club teaches Goju-Ryu karate.  Go-ju means hard-soft: the emphasis is to be soft and yielding when your opponent is being hard or attacking, and to be strong and powerful when the opponent is soft and committed.

Karate training emphasises fitness, stamina and self-defence along with development and strengthening of character.  Training typically involves basic callisthenics, karate movements and techniques, kata and several forms of sparring.

Whether viewed as a sport, a means of physical fitness, or a pure martial art, Goju-Ryu karate offers the opportunity to learn, grow, gain self confidence and strength of character, along with a powerful self defence capability.

The Tasmanian Goju-Ryu Society has been operating at the Hobart Police & Community Youth Club since the early 90’s.

More info can be found at www.tasgojuryusociety.com

 

  Kyokushin Kai Karate

 Kyokushin Karate is an ideal activity for people of all ages who are looking to improve their fitness, self-confidence,

self defence skills and generally have a great time.                   

Classes are structured to allow time for beginners and everyone will achieve their maximum potential. Once you commence training you will experience the energy, friendship and enjoyment that is Kyokushin Kai Karate.

Class times: Tuesdays

Pee Wees : 6.15—7.00 PM

Junior, Beginner Senior: 6.10—7.00 PM    

Senior, Advance Senior: 6.00—8.00 PM

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Ninja Kids

Ninja Kids is a class that is designed for children aged 6 to 13 years and aims to teach authentic and realistic self defence skills instructed in the traditional arts of the ninja in a fun, lively manner with games and scenarios.

Students will learn rolling, breakfalling, running and leaping skills as well as the ninja way of unarmed defence, defence against weapon attacks, hiding, concealment and avoiding dangerous situations.

Thursdays: 4pm to 5pm

Instructor: Isaac and Sam

 

Aikido

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art that was developed by the late master, Morihei Ueshiba (O’Sensei). The methods of training in Aikido are based on O’Sensei’s belief in ‘austere training for the sake of improving the human spirit through tireless polishing and perfection of mind and body’.

In accordance with O’Sensei’s ideals, the art has been kept separate from sports, in which one person competes with another. Because winning and losing are never a concern, trainees are free to dedicate their efforts to practice the multitude of techniques until rational and unforced movements flow naturally from within the body.

Students join our national organisation, Aiki-Kai Australia, which is a member of the International Aikido Federation and is the Official Australian Representative Organisation of the Aiki-Kai Foundation & Aikido World Headquarters, Japan. Our organisation was founded in 1965 by Sugano Shihan who continues to train & teach today.

Students of our dojo are able to train in any Aiki-Kai dojo around Tasmania, Australia & overseas.

Classes are held for anyone 13 years or older.
New trainees are asked to watch one lesson before joining the class.

Beginners are welcome at all our classes, but there is often the chance to focus on basic techniques on Saturday mornings.

For more info please contact Marion on 0419 155 554, email aikido.tas@gmail.com or visit our brand new website www.aikido.org.au/tas

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