Sōsuishi-ryū Jūjutsu Kai Australia & New Zealand

Gabriel Dayeh Sensei, head instructor at Kumataka St George Dojo was presented with his certificate for sanmokuroku in Sosuishi-ryu Jujutsu today. Thank you to Sh*tama Sensei for your continued support and sincere congratulations Gabriel on this significant achievement.

Sosuishi-ryu Jujutsu Kai ANZ Sensei Peter Williams and Wojtek Bagadzinski visited the Sekiryukan in Fukuoka this weekend. Thank you Sh*tama Sensei for the warm welcome!

Kibei Aoyagi Shihan, 14th Headmaster of Sosuishi-ryu Jujutsu and famed leader of Judo’s propagation in southern Japan, pictured here in early Judo text ‘Judo Kyohan’ (Yokoyama & Oshima, 1915).

Shugyo in Japan, early December.

Last night at Sekiryukan Dojo, Martyn Hester was presented with a certificate for Shomokuroku in Sosuishi-ryu Jujutsu by Sh*tama Shusaku Sensei. Martyn tested in Australia last month, and this is recognition of his skill and dedication. Congratulations Martyn, and thank you to the Sh*tama family for the honour of this experience.

So great to be back at Sekiryukan. Thank you Sh*tama Sensei, Shusaku Sensei and all our friends for the welcome, it’s like coming home.

Mokuroku gradings in all four Sosuishi-ryu Jujutsu Kai ANZ dojo over October-November. Congratulations to everyone for your effort and dedication. Special recognition to longterm members Scott Youngman Sensei and Robert McNaught, as well as our committed next generation coming through.

Cultivation of zanshin (‘remaining mind’) is a core part of Sosuishi-ryu practice. Dr Bennett’s article discusses valuable historical context around the term’s use across ryuha.

Budo Beat 18: The History of Zanshin (Part 1) – Budo Books The “Budo Beat” Blog features a collection of short reflections, musings, and anecdotes on a wide range of budo topics ...

Happy New Year to all from Kumataka Dojos, the year of the Wood Snake. A year for flexibility and transformative growth. All welcome at the dojo for classes in Judo and Sosuishi-ryu Jujutsu. #2025