Okinawa Genbu Ryu Kobudo Organisation

31/05/2026

Happy Winter.

Winter is HERE!!!

With the arrival of Winter comes an opportunity to deepen our Budo through reflection, refinement, and renewal.
Winter is a powerful season for self-examination. It is a time to reflect on our journey, fine-tune our techniques, strengthen our spirit, and appreciate both Budo & KOBUDO and life itself.

As nature slows and gathers strength beneath the surface, so too should we focus on the small details that lead to great improvement. Let us use this Winter to carefully polish our fundamentals, correct our weaknesses, and reinforce our strengths.

When we return to the Dojo, let us dedicate ourselves to improving just a few key aspects of our technique throughout the Winter months. Through consistent effort and mindful training, these small improvements will grow into significant progress.

Then, when Spring arrives, we can put our reflections into action and emerge stronger, sharper, and more capable—ready to explode forward as better
Budo-ka and better people.

Reflect. Refine. Rebuild.

Let's Do It....

Remember:
Stay Well, Stay Healthy, Stay Strong & Stay Happy

This is our Budo, This is Okinawa Genbu Ryu Kobudo.

Do something good everyday - once a day;

Train your body for 5 minutes
Help someone for 5 minutes
Read something new for 5 minutes
Read jokes for 5 minutes

Have fun, Enjoy it - HAPPY WINTER

Samurai Culture, Okinawan Culture
Let's Live It.

13/05/2026

OKINAWA KOBUDO
Open to all Black Belts - by popular demand.

If you are seeking to deepen your Budo journey, we welcome you to experience the traditional Art of Okinawa Kobudo.

Training in authentic Okinawan weaponry develops discipline, precision, spirit, and a deeper understanding of classical martial arts traditions.

Add Okinawa Kobudo to your school and syllabus, or incorporate it into your personal training to further expand your knowledge, skill, and appreciation of traditional Budo.

Be recognised officially and internationally as a Kobudo practitioner, with the opportunity over time to progress through the ranks toward Black Belt, Sensei, and higher levels of recognised achievement and leadership in Kobudo.

If you are currently part of another organisation, we respectfully ask that you seek formal approval from your organisation leaders prior to joining. Independent martial artists are most welcome to apply.

Join us and continue your growth in traditional Budo while gaining recognised instruction in authentic Okinawa Kobudo.

Okinawa Genbu Ryu Kobudo

“Preserving Tradition - Developing Spirit”

[www.genburyukobudo.com](http://www.genburyukobudo.com)

21/04/2026

ANZAC Day 2026 – Lest We Forget

On ANZAC Day, we bow our heads in respect to honour our fallen, and acknowledge all past and present serving men and women.

ANZAC Day stands as a uniting force for our nation -bringing us together to remember the sacrifices made by so many, and to recognise the strength and resilience of their families.

We will remember them.
Lest We Forget.

12/03/2026

Welcome to Okinawa Genbu Ryu Kobudo - Jack Evans, Senpai of Cirillo's RMA in Griffith, NSW under the guidance of Shihan Frank Cirillo Branch Chief in MKA Matsushima Kyokushin Karate in NSW.

Sempai Jack Evans is training and will continue in Kyokushin Karate since 2017, achieving Shodan in 2022, Nidan in 2025.

He teaches at Leeton and Griffith Dojo in NSW, now adding Okinawa Kobudo into the syllabus of both dojo as he and Shihan Frank begin to live true of Budo - practicing the arts of Budo (Kobudo being one these).

Sempai Jack Evans has won Kyokushin Championships Titles at State and National level and placed in the top 16 at the 6th Matsushima World Kyokushin Championships in Japan in 2025.

Welcome to Okinawa Kobudo Organisation Senpai, also welcome to the Branch of Shihan Cirillo as we support you in your journey of true Budo with Kobudo complimenting your Kyokushin training along with your BJJ and all aspect of your Dojo training.

03/03/2026

Kobudo Dojo plus learn Karate - open to everyone who wants to learn well and strong.

Great news. We have opened a new location @ Carlton Public school for Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30. Including our existing Friday night in Beverly hills we now offer three nights a week. Check out our site for details https://penshurstmartialarts.com.au

27/02/2026

Okianwa Genbu Ryu Kobudo expanding...

We welcome Sensei Dan Fitzgerald of Kyokushin Karate Albury Dojo, NSW as a Jun-Shibu Dojo status into the Okinawan Genbu Ryu Kobudo Organisation.

Sensei Dan works hard in his Karate as a dedicated Kyokushin practitioner - part of the MKA Kyokushin group within the Branch of Shihan Frank Cirillo.

Congratulations Sensei Dan - keep working hard and leading the way in Budo helping the next generation of students studying the Martial Way – the Samurai Way.