Budo Ryu Kempo - St Marys, Sydney, NSW. At Budo Ryu Kempo we offer an innovative and progressive approach while still maintaining the essence of traditional Martial Arts. Budo Ryu Kempo incorporates Lynch-Gardner Defence Systems.

The Martial Arts Industry Association Inc. (MAIA) is the Peak Industry Body for Martial Arts in Australia.

The MAIA acts as the representative body for the collective interests of the martial arts to the Federal, State and Territory Governments, the general community and the media.

The combined strength and experience of our members enables MAIA to provide an effective forum for:

• Lobbying/advocacy on behalf of the industry
• Representation of member interests
• Education on a wide range of topics
• Networking and liaison between members, to the wider martial arts community and beyond

THE PEAK BODY

A Peak Industry Body should be able to say yes to all or most of these points.

i. Is the organization referred to in any State or Federal Government legislation

ii. Does the organization have a history in the management, development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs and standards that have been applied within the industry

iii. Does the organization have significant industry representation

iv. Does the organization have in place mechanisms to receive input from industry participants and stakeholders

v. Is the organization recognised by any State and/or Federal government agencies or Departments

vi. Has the organizations Code of Practice been referred to or applied as a standard in any local, district, high or supreme court action or decision

vii. Does the organization have, within its administrative structure, the capacity to source the appropriate specialist advise that it may need to formulate, revise and implement a standard, policy or code

viii. Has the organization developed partnerships/working relationships with key industry stakeholders and/or organizations that can influence or dictate outcomes within the industry (eg insurance companies)

The MAIA can answer ‘yes’ to all of these points and there is simply no other organization that even comes close in its capacity to do the same.

The MAIA was established in 1993 as the Australian Martial Arts Council Inc.

In 1998 the Australian Martial Arts Council decided to incorporate as a
public company, change it's name and open its membership up to the broader martial arts community. The MAIA has developed & implemented a range of policies in an effort to more positively address the numerous problems associated with the martial arts in Australia.

In 2004 the MAIA transferred its incorporation to that of a State based sporting association with National registration with the ASIC.

Aus-Style Martial Arts is based in the Newcastle / port Stephens area. We have a strong emphasis on self defence, and believe the value of a Martial Artist is in what they know rather than who taught it to them.
We incorporate aspects of Karate, Ju-jitsu amd Arnis into our training.

To become proficient in karatedo is to have learnt to fully utilize the hand and the foot, to have mastered the principles of both victory and defeat, to have gone beyond the concept of simply winning or losing, and to have trained the mind, the body, and the soul to reach a higher level.
The goal of studying karatedo is to manifest the ideals of Zen Budhism and to search for truth, goodness and beauty. In other words, to train one's self through genuine competition and practice so as to acquire great technical skill, to develop a strong body and to cultivate a healthy spirit.
In addition to this, the training also encourages students to follow proper practices in whatever they do, to live life with confidence and bravery, to strive for a complete mind and to advance justice and peace, both in themselves and society. This is the ultimate goal in all karatedo training.
- Masayuki Kukan Hisataka, kenmei (ninth Dan)

I welcome all into the Goju-Ryu Karate Dojo, as my Sensei (teacher) Keith Hill welcomed me, to your first steps and movements in the wonderful world of Goju-Ryu Karate. To some, Karate is combat. To others, it is primary for show. Still others approach it as religion, a teaching device, a way to physical fitness, a sport, and a self-defence system or from one of a dozen other possible points of view.

However you choose to define it, the art of karate has many dimensions: it is at once mental and physical, artistic and grotesque, practical (self-defence) and non-practical (sport), violent and graceful, abstract and concrete, and scientific and animistic. Goju-Ryu Karate is subjective and necessarily incomplete. Karate is constantly in flux. No single man or women can comprehend the entirety of karate.
Many years ago Japanese Chojun Miyagi studied Shoreiryu Karate in Okinawa, and from this Karate style he developed the style of GOJU-RYU Karate, returning to Japan to teach it. From this beginning Goju-Ryu Karate has developed into the most popular throughout the world.

While Goju-Ryu Karate, naturally, includes many of the basic movements of other fighting arts, it is unique in some of its aspects, particularly in the basic Katas, or movements which must be learnt thoroughly to understand and successfully practice this style. These begin simple and, as the student progresses through the various grades of the course, so he or she learns the more complicated Katas that together form an important part of Goju-Ryu Karate.

Together with these are other special facets of Goju-Ryu Karate that the student will be taught in comprehensive course that will lead him or her to fitness, confidence and the capability of defence against physical attack.

New Zealand Koshiki is a fast growing association using hard contact with protective equipment also a founding member of International Koshiki Federation

Sei Ryu Kan Dojo of Australian Shorinjiryu Karatedo
Our dojo is in Queensland with afiliate dojos in NSW

We know our Art has much to offer but as my favorite Japanese quote goes,

"There are many paths to the top of the mountain but when we get there we all see the same moon".

Jim Griffin
Joint Chief Instructor, Australian Shorinjiryu Karatedo
Instructor, Sei Ryu Kan Dojo

Lesley Griffin
Assistant Instructor, Sei Ryu Kan Dojo

Established in 2001. By Sensei Rene Roggeveen DipT 4th Dan. National Coach, 30 years Martial Arts, experience. Based on the southern Bayside in Brisbane Queensland and in Bathurst NSW.

Has traditional roots in Shotokan Karate, A modern approach to teaching karate particularly with respect to children.
Sensei Rene is the National Coach for the Australian Koshiki Association since 2001 - current
Specialised Active Australia Children's Program written by school teachers, with innovative concepts in martial arts regarding motivation, attention span and discipline. Has produced 7 International and World Champions in Koshiki. Has produced State, National and International Champions in A.K.F. (World Karate Federation) Competition.
Sensei Rene was the State Coach for the Australian Karate Federation Queensland 2004.

Sydney dojo of Australian Shorinjiryu Karatedo Association, under direction of Sensei Des Paroz. Teaching Shorinjiryu Karate, self defence, weapons and training methods for Koshiki.

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