A Solution To Bullying In Australian Schools

The sad  facts are that Bullying, has become out of control in Australian Schools  Teachers and Principles alike are at a loss when it comes to, how to combat this rising problem At SHIRUDO MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY we have over many years developed an Anti-bullying program that has been tried and tested with great success […]

Why learning a Self-Defence Based Martial Art is so important today

Learning a self-defence Martial Art is increasingly important in today’s world for several reasons: Let us start by explaining that all Martial Arts has self defence elements, some more than others but essentially if you are learning a martial Art you are learning how to protect yourself and your family. At SHIRUDO you have many […]

The Academic Benefits of Martial Arts In Children and Teenagers

PROVEN RESEARCH  Research indicates that martial arts training can reduce aggression and improve behaviour in children and adolescents, leading to a better learning environment at school. Children and adolescents, particularly teenagers, who train in martial arts can have a higher success rate in school, is supported by several key aspects of martial arts training that […]

What is FLOW in SHIRUDO Martial Arts

Flow in SHIRUDO Martial Arts Flow, often referred to as “being in the zone,” is a psychological state of complete immersion and focus where individuals perform at their highest potential. In martial arts, achieving flow is crucial for both mental and physical performance. Here’s an exploration of how flow manifests in martial arts and its […]

The Unique style of SHIRUDO Hybrid Self Defence Karate

The Unique style of SHIRUDO Hybrid Self Defence Karate Beyond Kicking and Punching Karate has long been associated with precision strikes, high-intensity kicks, and powerful punches. However, Shirudo Hybrid Self Defence Karate takes this traditional martial art to a new level by incorporating elements of self-improvement and mindfulness, transforming it into a holistic practice. This […]

What are the coloured belts in martial arts?

Many people have some knowledge on the coloured belts of martial arts. Most are aware that white belts are for beginners and then black belts are for advanced individuals, with a bunch of other colours in between. Then, there’s dan black belts that go through to 10th dan, of which from around 4th dan to […]

How martial arts can change your life

When it comes to our lives, we have various things tugging for our attention: people, work, school and so on. We try to juggle everything at once and oftentimes, we drop the ball. We often see those people who have their lives on balance – and we crave that! ‘We wish we had control of […]

What is martial arts?

Most people have an understanding of martial arts from film – it’s when they see people punching, kicking and saying “hi-yah!”. Although these aspects may present themselves in martial arts, there is so much more to this discipline that most people look over. Martial arts cover a broad range of topics – from fighting and […]