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The perfect opportunity to learn the historic Japanese arts of Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo is right under your nose in Cairns and you may not even know it.
Sensei Katsumi Kuramochi now based in Cairns and here to stay. He has been studying these arts for more than 40 years, and the good news is that he is willing to share some of that knowledge with us.
Beginners are welcome to the Cairns Kendo Club and the more experienced students are always willing to help. There is no pressure to learn at speed and, unlike some martial arts, the atmosphere, though formal, is relaxed and fun. These sword arts are a precious link to history.
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KENDO
Descending from the ancient Samurai techniques of Kenjutsu (Sword Arts) some 400 years ago, Kendo is the Art of Japanese Fencing. It is played all over the world and can be enjoyed safely by people of any age and sex at any level. Kendo improves hand-eye coordination, strength and over-all fitness. The student learns from the safety of extensive armour and points are scored points using Shinai (Bamboo swords). Practitioners are often described as "peaceful people" and inherit a sense of chivalry long thought to be lost in today 's society .
Training is on Mondays and Thursdays at
6.30pm - 8pm Cost is $5 per session
JODO
In medieval Japan, class separated the people. Farmers were below the Samurai and were not permitted to carry the long-sword. Struggles against bandits were common and the farmers devised a brilliant method of protecting themselves with a simple wooden stick about 127cm long. This became known as a Jo and thus the Art of Jodo was born. The Jo was also used in daily life as a tool (i.e. carrying water buckets over the shoulders etc). Easily underestimated, the Jo could disarm a swordsman with frightening speed and could also be used against other weapons. Because it is more technique than brute strength involved it became a popular weapon of choice for women.
Sessions are on Sunday 6.00pm - 8.00pm Cost is $10 per session.
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