Community & Business
1 August, 2024
Martial arts students learn from the best
MARTIAL artists from across the Tablelands participated in an intensive three-day seminar over the Cairns Show long weekend, enhancing their skills in Japanese ju-jitsu and swordsmanship.
Hosted by Mareeba-based Ju Jitsu and Shinkendo Club, Yama No Seiri Budo, students learned from one of the nation's most well-renowned Ju Jitsu practitioners and head of Shinkendo Australia, Howard Quick.
The event kicked off on Friday in Tolga where 14 dedicated martial artists honed their techniques and sparring abilities by participating in tachiuchi, two-person
sparring.
The following day the seminar moved to the Yama No Seirei Budo dojo in Mareeba and again focused on swordsmanship before delving into some Ju Jitsu
self-defence techniques.
The seminar ended on Sunday with more Ju Jitsu techniques including knife defence and theory about what to do when faced with unforeseen circumstances.
Yama No Seirei Budo Sensei David Thomas said it was an incredible opportunity to have Shehan Quick again visit the region and teach.
“Most martial artists never get the chance to learn so much from someone with so much knowledge and
experience,” he said.
“It was a great experience for everyone involved and we all learned a lot."
Yama No Seirei Budo is looking to take on more students interested in both Shinkendo and Japanese Jui Jitsu, for more information contact Sensei David on 0428 993 205.
