Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts
Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts focuses on teaching highly effective self defence for all ages and levels of physical ability. We are a Martial Art, not a competitive sport.
Our art is taught in an environment of mutual respect and cooperation that builds confidence and self-esteem. We emphasize a supportive, positive, family atmosphere and combine self defence skills with the internal aspects of the arts to optimize your health and energy.
- Anyone can participate regardless of age, gender, or fitness level
- Our primary focus is Self Defence and Health and Fitness for the whole family
- You learn highly effective Self Defence skills for all ranges and situations
- Learn how to protect yourself and your family
- Our Total Body Workouts tone and shape your body
- The training also develops whole-brain learning capability
- You train in a fun, safe, supportive, environment with Professional Instructors
- The training will improve your performance in any other activity or sport
- You will increase self-mastery, confidence, and self-discipline
- Strip away old limitations, fears and habits, and unlock your true potential
- Learn real skills to improve your ability to cope with the pressures of modern life
Martial Arts Syllabus
Self Defence
Our comprehensive syllabus gives you real skills and strategies that work regardless of your age or physical ability. Kiaido Ryu has a traditional martial arts base and also incorporates the most effective skills and techniques from many self defence arts both ancient and modern.
The skills taught at every level of our progressive syllabus, from White Belt to the Advanced levels of Black Belt, cover all types and ranges of attack and defence and include: modern Street Self Defence techniques, Traditional Karate Kata, (empty hand and weapons forms) and their applications.
The curriculum incorporates, striking, kicking, grappling, joint-locking, throws and takedowns, and groundfighting, from Karate, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Judo, Small Circle Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
The effectiveness of all the above skills are enhanced by extensive training in the Six levels of Kata application (Bunkai), and basic and advanced Pressure Point knowledge (Kyusho Jitsu and Tuite Jitsu). This aspect of our art utilizes the same pressure points and meridians used in Traditional Chinese Medicine; Acupressure and Acupuncture.
A key point here is that the Pressure Point knowledge only enhances your self defence skills, it does not replace them. You must first have good fighting skills and knowledge that will work for you in real situations.
Students are also taught a complete martial arts weapons syllabus which includes: Bo (staff), Jo, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Sai, Katana (sword), and the Philippine Stick-fighting arts of Modern Arnis and Arnis Mati.
In addition to physical Self Defence techniques, you will learn and develop: nonviolent conflict resolution skills, strategies and tactics, fear management skills, psychological self defence, confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem.
Kiaido Ryu has an open-minded philosophy of growth and continuous improvement in every area of our curriculum. This philosophy, combined with our active involvement in the international martial arts community, means that we are always in touch with the latest developments and innovations. Students of Kiaido Ryu learn one of the most comprehensive and progressive martial arts systems in the world. The routines in this element of our art also promote whole-brain learning.
Students have the opportunity to learn more on this aspect in classes, camps and special seminars
Internal Arts
Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts dynamic martial arts training also blends centering, breathing, and meditation techniques, to assure that you gain optimum levels of skill and health and fitness, to attain the best physical, mental, and emotional shape of your life.
The internal aspect of Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts teaches time-honored Pressure Points and Ki Energy techniques for health and well-being. This includes breathing, Centering, progressive relaxation, Meditation, and Qigong (energy boosting exercises)
This holistic approach to health and well-being contains many practical techniques for energy restoration, pain relief, optimum health, and enhances healing of yourself and others. Students have the opportunity to learn many of these techniques in classes, camps and seminars.
Our Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts training program and Qigong exercises develop your internal strength and energy levels. This has health and energy benefits that compliment every other sport or activity that you do.
Warriors Wisdom - Self Mastery
The Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts Warriors Wisdom element of our art teaches Mind/Body/Spirit, Self Mastery principles for optimizing your personal growth and development.
Based on martial art philosophies and principles, and developing human potential, our Warriors Wisdom program is the Self Mastery aspect of our art. It gives students the knowledge and skills to apply their martial arts training for personal growth in all areas of their lives. You learn how to apply your thinking to better realize your goals, to develop your skills and talents, to develop your imagination and creativity, and to truly apply yourself to achieve your fullest potential.
Students learn to identify and develop their unique skills and talents, to improve their concentration, self-discipline and focus, to eliminate fears and limitations from their lives, which also builds their self-esteem.
Kiaido Ryu instructors know that their role is not to create followers but to develop leaders, to help students really tap into their personal power, to give them the courage and skills to pursue their goals with creative vision and passion. Our intent is to empower students with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to walk their own path to achieve their fullest potential.
Students have the opportunity to learn more on this aspect in classes and camps which have 2 levels (Warrior Wisdom Part1 & Part2) and special seminars.
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Next Event
KRMA - Update:As of 22nd June
All previous dates are invalid as COVID L1 allows us to now return to normal gathering.
We hope you can make it along to the new date and let’s all have some fun training together again.
New Training Date:
All ranks training day - Rank specific syllabus training
August, Saturday 15th Thames - 10am - 2.30pm $25
Thames Jack Mclean Community Recreation Centre
Thames High School, Rolleston Street
After training join KRMA friends and family at
“THE GATHERING” function at GBD
Nibbles and a Disco will be included in Ticket with a Casual Dress code.
More details and cost to follow.
Make sure you let your Instructor know if you would require tickets as numbers will be limited.
Next Grading Day will be:
December 4th Black Belts
December 5th All Ranks
Other dates to for rest of year are:
Warriors Wisdom Part 1 –August 21,22,23
Warriors Wisdom Part 2 – Sept 18,19,20 TBC
All Ranks Camp – Nov Sat 14, 15 (at this point still a go)
last being the Gradings in Dec 4,5