The Kinkan Dojo allows people from all walks of life to channel their energy in a constructive manner. The classes are very structured with individual and team goals. The teachers encourage students to behave in an appropriate way inside and away from the dojo. I am still a novice, but in the few weeks I have been a member I have found that I am healthier and have a new found respect for my general wellbeing.
Harjinder Singh, 7th Kyu
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The Dojo
Genbukan Training
There is something very special about being a part of a traditional martial arts lineage that dates back over 2000 years. The core of our martial arts training is the Amatsu Tatara of which Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura Sensei is the 58th Generation Grandmaster. This lineage contains both spiritual and martial wisdom.
All students at the Kinkan Dojo begin by learning the fundamentals of Jujutsu and Ninpo Taijutsu, and there is a syllabus for each system up to and beyond black belt level. The basics are the building blocks of any system and allow students to progress onto higher level techniques with good skill.
Classes begin with stretching and conditioning, and formal etiquette is maintained at all times. Once all students are warmed up sufficiently, students practise their relevant techniques with a training partner, the training corresponding to the student’s respective grade level. Awareness during training is strongly encouraged, so the students can practise in safety and develop their concentration and skill.
Who Can Train?
Training is available to both men and women from 14 years of age upwards. Training is conducted in a way that allows each student to believe in their ability and reach their potential, both inside and outside of the dojo.
Progression
Students work through levels which are called kyu grades. Beginners start at 9th kyu and work through the syllabus to 1st kyu. Within a kyu grade are a number of techniques to be learnt. Students must pass a test to progress to their next level. This test is performed in front of the instructor(s) and other students, and the testing student must perform the techniques to the required level of skill. Therefore, consistent practise both in and out of the dojo is the key to performing a good test.
