AIKIDO
Commenced training in 1994 with Aikikai Australia under the
direction of Sugano Sensei. Trained until 2001, obtaining
the grade of Shodan in January 2000. Travelled to Japan in
September/October 1999 and 2005, training in Hombu Dojo under
the current Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba. Whilst training with Aikikai
Australia, was fortunate enough to take instruction from many
leading Japanese Shihan including current Doshu, Osawa Sensei,
Tamura Sensei, Shindo Sensei and of course Sugano Sensei.
Left Aikikai Australia in 2001 for personal reasons and joined
the Kufudokan dojo of Grant South Sensei. South Sensei researches
the early Aiki Budo of o'sensei and demonstrates a dynamic
and powerful form of Aikido. Forming the Makotokan Dojo in
July 2002 along with assistant instructor Tony Cox, the Dojo
has since established a strong core of dedicated students.
In March 2004, realising the need for Aikikai Hombu recognition
and higher level of instruction for my students, the Dojo
became an affiliate of the Central Coast Aikido Association
under the direction of Colin Hackett sensei 4th Dan So Hombu.
Grade-SHODAN
JUJUTSU
Commenced Jujutsu trainning in August 1986 after watching
a demonstration of a classical Japanese Martial arts. Tenjin
Shinyo Ryu is a Ko Ryu and such is one of the few remaining
old school Jujutsu systems in Japan. Australia is fortunate
to have one of the strongest schools outside Japan in this
martial art and is under the direction of George Marton Sensei
who holds the Menkyo Teaching License.
Tenjin Shinyo Ryu training is Kata based system of Jujutsu
and teaches invaluable lessons in martial principles such
as Kamae (martial readiness), Shisei (posture), Zanshin (awareness),
Maii (distancing), Metsuke and Ukemi (breakfalling).
Tenjin Shinyo Ryu does not follow the kyu/dan system but
issues licenses upon experience and time spent training in
the art. They are SHODEN, CHUDEN, MOKOROKU, MENKYO and MENKYO
KAIDAN. Training with the headmaster Toshihiro Kubota Shihan
in 1988, 1999 and May 2005, Bill holds the rank of MOKUROKU.
Grade-MOKOROKU
KARATE
Commenced Karate Training in 1961 after watching a Tamashiwari
(breaking) by one of the few exponents in the country. In
1963 joined the GojuKai Karate organisation of Mr Mervyn Oakley
who had just returned from Japan studying with the famous
Master Gogen Yamaguchi. This period proved to be one of the
most intensive martial arts training experiences and was to
influence all future approaches to training.
In 1966 discontinued training for family reasons. Resumed
Karate training in 1985 and trained for a further 10 years
in the Gojukai Karate Organisation of Mr Paul Starling, achieving
the rank of Shodan.
Grade-Shodan
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