We are the only Australian Dokokai authorised to teach the Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyoho lead by Australian Shibucho David McLeary, a directed student of 6th Soke Otsuka Ryunosuke Masatomo.
Hokushin Itto-ryu or HIR is a Koryu art which has a large and extensive curriculum which includes: Kenjutsu (use of the long and short swords), Naginatajutsu (use of the Japanese glaive), Battojutsu (drawing and cutting with the sword), Jujutsu (unarmed combat) and Gekiken (free sparring - initially with shinai but it is also done with live blades at advanced levels).
Classes are open to anyone regardless of background or experience, please see our website for more information. This is an ideal art for anyone who is interested in practical swordsmanship and is very complimentary to anyone studying a style of Japanese empty hand art such as Aikido or Karate.
