Harvard Health Publishing, the consumer health arm of Harvard Medical School, reports that martial arts practice can help improve balance, flexibility and strength. (Read Harvard’s article here.)
We teach Bujinkan Budō Taijutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art. Results vary from person to person, so we won’t promise you any particular outcome.
What we can tell you is what we practise every Monday: posture, balance, distance and timing, and moving with good structure rather than strength. If those are things you want to keep for the years ahead, the simplest way to find out whether our training suits you is to try it. Your first two Mondays are free.
Book your first free Monday
- When: Mondays, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Where: Kilburn Community Hall, 49 Le Hunte Street, Kilburn
- Cost: first two lessons free, then $15 a lesson
- No experience needed. Just wear comfortable clothes.
Just tell us your name, email and which Monday you would like to come. We will reply to welcome you to your first class.
Prefer to ask a question first?
What Harvard Health reports
In Harvard Health Publishing’s articles on exercise and balance, martial arts practice:
- can help improve balance, and according to some studies can help reduce falls (source)
- can help improve upper- and lower-body flexibility and strength (source)
- in community classes, can help improve balance and mobility in older adults (source)
Please note: results vary from person to person, and Harvard has no connection with our dojo.
Why start at 50, not later
Harvard Health also notes that the benefits are generally greatest if you begin before you develop a chronic illness or functional limitations (source).
In other words, the time to begin is while you can. That is why our door is open to adults of 50 and over, as well as everyone else. One of our two teachers, Shihan Andrew Sachse (10th Dan), is over 50 himself and still trains.
What a Monday class is like
- You start at the beginning. No martial arts experience is needed. Everyone starts with the fundamentals of taijutsu, the art of natural body movement.
- You learn at your own pace. You build strength, balance and confidence gradually.
- Rolling is optional. Ukemi is the traditional way of rolling and falling safely. If you want to try it, you can. If not, we offer other drills instead.
- Rest whenever you need. You can rest at any time during class.
- Structure, not strength. We study posture, balance, distance and timing, so technique doesn’t depend on being big or strong.
- You wear comfortable clothes. No uniform is needed to start.
Who teaches you
Classes are taught by Shidoshi Tuan Tran (8th Dan) and Shihan Andrew Sachse (10th Dan). Our teachers have trained for over 20 years. Shihan Andrew is over 50 and still trains. Here he is in training at Kilburn:
A sensible word before you start
Harvard Health’s advice for anyone starting this kind of martial art practice applies here too. If you have a musculoskeletal problem or medical condition, or take medication that can make you dizzy or lightheaded, check with your doctor first. Then tell us about it when you arrive, so we know. (Harvard’s advice)
Two Mondays, free. Nothing to buy.
Classes are held on Monday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Kilburn Community Hall, 49 Le Hunte Street, Kilburn SA 5084, under Shidoshi Tuan Tran, 8th Dan, and Shihan Andrew Sachse, 10th Dan.
Your first two lessons are free, then $15 a lesson. There is nothing to buy, no uniform and no experience needed. If it isn’t for you, you have lost nothing but two Monday evenings. We would be glad to welcome you.
Questions? Email info@bujinkanikiru.com.au or message us on Facebook.