Anderson Bushi Kai

With the Kata Masters preparing for the Grading at the end of August I look forward to seeing you there. Osu Esho Funi Pat Kin Shinden.

Thanks for being a top engager and making it onto my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Jeremy Stewart, Alan Stevenson, John Smith, Marty Smith, Jacob Howkins

Hi Guys another full floor with 27+ students on the Honbu floor with Renge Malcolm working on combined movement utilising command of personal space and correct stance and transition with effective appreciation of the environment in which you find yourself following the principles gained by dedicated attitude to your training regimen. With the upcoming grading at the end of the month diligence is a essential element. Osu Esho Funi Pat Kin Shinden.

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 — 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐭. 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐭. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐭.

Tonight at Blood Axe Dojos, we explored the concept of personal space — not just how to defend it, but how to take, occupy and control it.

We built on the techniques and principles from the past few weeks — 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 — and introduced 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡, using stance changes to create practical solutions in different scenarios.

But the biggest lesson went beyond combat.

Life constantly throws little surprises, problems and situations into our path. Not everything that happens around us needs a reaction, concern or worry.

Sometimes the problem simply isn’t in your personal space.

We can spend an enormous amount of energy worrying about things happening somewhere else in the world, things we have absolutely no control over. But when something actually enters our space, we have choices.

Sometimes you simply side-step it.

Sometimes you allow it to occupy your space and decide it’s not worth fighting over as you move to create a new personal space.

And sometimes, when it matters, you stand your ground and defend your space.

Martial arts teaches us more than how to fight.

It teaches us when to engage, when to move, when to hold the line — and when to simply let something pass.

🔥 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐒 – 𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐁𝐁𝐐 🔥

It's time for our Anderson Bushi Kai family to come together once again!

This is a day for our Anderson Bushi Kai family. We warmly invite all current students to bring along their partners, children, and immediate family as we come together to celebrate the end of another fantastic year and pay tribute to Renge Malcolm Anderson's 55 years of dedication to our martial arts family.

This special day is about more than great food and good company. It's an opportunity to strengthen friendships, share stories, enjoy a relaxed afternoon together, and celebrate the values that have brought us together through martial arts.

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟔 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐦
𝟑 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭, 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬
$𝟑𝟓.𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧

Old School BBQ
Bring your swimmers
BYO drinks

Tickets are available now!
𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anderson-bushi-kai-gathering-of-the-clans-end-of-year-bbq-tickets-1996208255629

Please book your tickets early. Early bookings help us plan catering and ensure we can make the day enjoyable for everyone attending.

We look forward to sharing another memorable day with our Anderson Bushi Kai family as we celebrate the end of the year, reflect on everything we've achieved together, and honor an extraordinary martial arts journey spanning 55 years.

𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.🥋🔥

🤜 Respect - Strength - Honour 🤛

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.

A tree doesn’t grow because the weather is perfect. It grows because it endures every season.

The same is true for martial artists.

Growth isn’t measured by how many belts you own, how many fights you’ve won, or how strong you look. It’s measured by how you respond when training is hard, when life knocks you down, and when quitting seems easier than continuing.

Every challenge carries a lesson.
Every setback offers an opportunity.
Every time you step back onto the dojo floor, you become a little stronger than you were yesterday.

Don’t fear change.
Don’t resent the struggle.
Embrace the process.

Because the strongest warriors are not those who have never fallen—they are those who keep getting back up with greater wisdom, humility and purpose.

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝… 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.

🥋 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐱𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐣𝐨𝐬
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Happy Friday! ☀️

Finish the week strong with a great FightFit session at Einbunpin Lagoon. There's no better way to head into the weekend than getting outdoors, getting your heart pumping, and starting the day with an awesome workout.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to push yourself, our sessions are fun, welcoming, and suitable for all fitness levels.

🥊 First class is FREE, so come down, give it a go, and see what everyone's talking about!