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At Melbourne Budokai we train in the arts of Kendo, Iaido, and Naginata. Our club is affiliated with each art's
official governing bodies and associations at a state, national, and international level.
Kendo
Kendo (剣道) means "Way of The Sword". It is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting which was derived from traditional swordsmanship (kenjutsu). The Concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana (Japanese sword).
Training times:
Tuesday - 7.30 pm
Thursday - 7.30 pm
Sunday - 9.30 am
Iaido
Iaido (居合道) is a modern Japanese martial art associated with drawing the sword. It involves performing predetermined forms, or kata, to replicate a specific situation and the correct way to effect a defensive or attacking technique. It was derived from iaijutsu, a sub-specialization of kenjutsu.
Training times:
Tuesday - 6.00 pm
Thursday - 6.00 pm
Naginata
Naginata-do is a modern Japanese martial art based on wielding the Naginata. A Naginata is a bladed pole weapon with a long wooden shaft. Modern naginata practice involves a weapon made from a wooden staff with bamboo slats in place of the blade.
Training times:
Monday - 6.30 pm
Saturday - 10.30 am
Melbourne Budokai & Kenshikan Dojo
91 Rosslyn Street
West Melbourne VIC 3003
secretary@melbournebudokai.com.au
© Melbourne Budokai & Kenshikan Dojo
Melbourne Budokai is affiliated with:
International Kendo Federation
(FIK)
Australian Kendo Renmei
(AKR)
Victorian Kendo Renmei
(VKR)
International Naginata Federation
(INF)
Victorian Naginata Federation
(VNF)