Bujinkan Ikiru Dojo · Kilburn, Adelaide
Traditional Japanese Martial Arts & Self-Defence in Kilburn, Adelaide
Learn Bujinkan Budō Taijutsu, a traditional martial art of distance, timing and natural body movement, at Bujinkan Ikiru Dojo. Ikiru means ‘to live’. Train to live.
Mondays 7–9pm · Kilburn Community Hall · First two lessons free
Why train with us
Martial arts for everyday life
Bujinkan training is about moving well, staying balanced and protecting yourself, using timing and leverage rather than strength.
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No experience needed
You don’t need any martial arts background. Beginners learn ukemi (safe ways to fall and roll) step by step. Rolling is optional — other drills are offered if you prefer.
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Any fitness level
Come as you are. You train at a pace that suits you and build fitness, balance and coordination along the way.
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Adults of all ages
Adults of all ages are welcome, and women train alongside everyone, learning practical self-defence that doesn’t depend on size.
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Adapted around injuries
Training is adapted around injuries and physical limits. If a movement doesn’t suit your body, we’ll help you adjust.
Training videos
See us training
A glimpse of a year on the mats at Bujinkan Ikiru Dojo.
From class
Inside a Monday class
The nine schools
A living tradition
Bujinkan Budō Taijutsu brings together nine traditional Japanese schools (ryūha): three ninpō schools and six samurai schools, inherited and unified by Masaaki Hatsumi Sōke. Students learn the shared principles of movement, distance, timing and balance that run through all nine.
Instructors
Your instructors
Shidoshi Tuan Tran
8th Dan
Shihan Andrew Sachse
10th Dan
Visit
When and where
Class times
Monday evenings, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location
Kilburn Community Hall
49 Le Hunte Street, Kilburn SA 5084
What to wear
Just wear comfortable clothes, such as a t-shirt and track pants. You don’t need a uniform or tabi to start.
Your first two lessons are free
Come along on a Monday evening, meet the students and experience Bujinkan training for yourself. No experience or uniform needed.