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What is all that weird writing on your Karate Belt?
What is all that weird writing on your Karate Belt I should start by saying that every organisation has it’s own rules regarding what is allowed on their obi’s (belts). In two of the styles taught at Bujutsu, Japan Karate Association and RyuKonKai Kobudo, it is customary to have your style written on […]
Bujutsu is a Finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2020
How to tie a martial arts belt
Sensei Mark training in Thailand 2019
In December 2019 Sensei Mark returned to Thailand to brush up his Muay Thai skills and ensure he is up to date with the latest trends in the Muay Thai World. This was Sensei Mark’s fourth trip to Thailand. In Thailand he stayed in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The trip consisted of sight seeing and […]
What is a dojo Kun?
What is a dojo kun? A dojo kun is a set of rules that should be followed by members of the dojo. At Bujutsu we have several legitimate styles and each style has it’s own kun. Different organisations have different rules surrounding their dojo kun. For example, in our style the Japan […]
Bujutsu is 10 years old and expanding to 6 locations
On the 10th of January 2020, Bujutsu turned 10 years old. As apart of our 10 year Birthday celebrations, we are very excited to announce that Bujutsu has opened 5 new locations. This will give us 6 locations in total. Locations will be as follows: Smeaton Grange H.Q. – headed by Sensei Mark Szalajko Gregory […]
The Parts of a Katana
The Parts of the Katana Bujutsu provides training in the sword style know as Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido (ZNKR). ZNKR is a legitimate style that is internationally recognised. Classes are available on a Friday night and Sunday morning. Learning the parts of a katana can be some what daunting, […]
Tekko
Tekko, also known as knuckle dusters in western society and are a traditional Okinawan weapon. Traditionally, tekko are made of iron or timber and originate from horse shoes. The use of tekko originated when weapons were banned in Okinawa. Some Okinawans used horse shoes as weapons to defend themselves against attack. Tekko increase hand […]
Sai terminology
The Sai is a traditional Okinawan weapon. It is one of the main weapons we train with in our RyuKonKai Karate and Kobudo style. This diagram show you the Japanese names for the various parts on a sai.
Bujutsu Blood Bank Challenge
Bujutsu Blood Bank Challenge Bujutsu’s latest community support initiative is the Bujutsu Blood Bank Challenge. Bujutsu has partnered with the Australian Red Cross and formed Team Bujutsu with the Blood Bank. Every time the Blood Bank is in our area we will be asking you to attend and donate blood. We will provide you […]
Upcoming international training trips
Sensei Mark travels to other countries for training and cultural experiences at lease 3 times a year. All of his trips are open to his students, and he regularly takes students with him overseas for training. The following trips have been scheduled. 10th of April 2020 – Tokyo and Okinawa training Japan Karate […]
Bujutsu Homeless Appeal 2020
Every year Bujutsu runs a Homeless Appeal. Fact: Most homeless people are homeless not by choice, but because of mental illness. Please help support our Homeless Appeal by donating non perishable foods and and toiletry items. All donated items will go directly to our local homeless. We are taking donations right up […]
Blair “The Bomber Geraghty” wins Australian Muay Thai title 4 years in a row!
Congratulations to Blair “The Bomber” Geraghty who has just won the Muay Thai Australia – Australian Muay Thai Title for the 4th year in a row. How good is that? Australian champ 4 years in a row! The title fight was held today on the Gold Coast. Blair will now travel to […]
Sensei Mark Szalajko was first graded in 1987
Sensei Mark Szalajko first started training karate all the way back in 1987. He started training with the Japan Karate Association in his high school hall, Evans High School which is located in Blacktown in 1987. His first ever grade was 9th kyu in Japan Karate Association, and was awarded to him on the 26th of […]
FREE Ladies Only Self Defence Seminar
FREE – Ladies Only Self Defence Seminar Would you be able to defend yourself or a loved one? Saturday the 27th of June 2020 12pm to 1.30pm Location: Bujutsu Martial Arts and Fitness Centre Smeaton Grange H.Q. 21 Waler Street Smeaton Grange NSW 2567 RSVP by close of business: Monday 22nd […]