Budokan Tasmania Japanese Jujutsu & Culture Centre, also known as Bushinden Tasmania Dojo, is a renowned martial arts school and cultural centre located in Hobart, Tasmania. The dojo specialises in teaching classical Japanese martial arts of the ninja and samurai, with a focus on the Bujinkan tradition.
Founded in 2013, Budokan Tasmania offers a comprehensive training programme that encompasses various aspects of martial arts and traditional Japanese culture. The centre is dedicated to preserving and passing on the ancient wisdom and techniques of the ninja and samurai, providing students with a unique opportunity to learn and practise these time-honoured martial arts.
At Budokan Tasmania, students have the chance to study nine classical styles of Japanese martial arts, including unarmed techniques (Tai-jutsu), sword techniques (Ken-jutsu), stick and staff techniques (Bo-jutsu), throwing blades techniques (Shuriken-jutsu), spear techniques (So-jutsu), halberd techniques (Naginata-jutsu), chain and sickle techniques (Kusarigama-jutsu), truncheon techniques (Jutte-jutsu), and the arts of the ninja (Ninjutsu).
The training programme at Budokan Tasmania also includes spiritual refinement, flexibility and conditioning exercises, break falls and rolling techniques, as well as striking and kicking methods. This holistic approach to martial arts encourages personal growth and self-improvement, both physically and mentally.
The instructors at Budokan Tasmania are highly skilled and experienced, dedicated to providing quality instruction and guidance to their students. They strive to create a supportive and respectful learning environment, where students can develop not only their martial arts skills but also their character and values.
Apart from martial arts training, Budokan Tasmania also offers various cultural activities and events to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture. These include workshops on tea ceremony, calligraphy, kimono dressing, and traditional Japanese music and dance performances.
Located on Macquarie Street in Hobart, Budokan Tasmania provides a spacious and well-equipped training facility, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for students of all ages and skill levels.
Whether you are a beginner looking to start your martial arts journey or an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your knowledge and skills, Budokan Tasmania Japanese Jujutsu & Culture Centre is the ideal place to train and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Japanese martial arts and culture. Come and join our community of dedicated martial artists and experience the transformative power of Budokan Tasmania.