Thornbury Guests Martial Arts The Self Defence Experts

08/09/2026

After 17 days it’s my last days training in Japan.

A one day course on Tamagusari, very similar to Kusarifundo.

This seminar I’ll be training with Seki sensei from Asayama Ichiden Ryu

Looking forward to a days practice and I’m sure I will learn a few new skills to take back home

Here’s a video if you’re interested.

Flexible weapons all this month at GMA so get ready for Monday night

Last days training in Japan. A one day course on Tamagusari, very similar to Kusarifundo.

This seminar I’ll be training with Seki sensei from Asayama Ichiden Ryu

Looking forward to a days practice and I’m sure I will learn a few new skills to take back home

Here’s a video if you’re interested.

Flexible weapons all this month at GMA so get ready for Monday night

Interested in learning?

reach out for a free trial class at our Dojo in Thornbury.

Here, Seki Sensei demonstrates how the ancient warriors of Japan us...

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Group photo of the participants for the three day Negishi Ryu shuriken Gasshuku under direction of Kurosawa Sensei and Tomabechi Soke.

Lots of fun and very educational.

Let me know if you’re interested in learning Bo Shuriken and we can have a chat.

28/08/2026

A few of the Shuriken we’ve been studying at the Negishi Ryu camp this year.

20/08/2026

Huge congratulations to both Brian and Alfie on passing both the technical and physical components of their Black Belt exam.

Both have been training for well over ten years.

Both worked their way up from the children’s classes, through the teens and earned their Junior Black Belt grade.

Then surrendering that rank and starting again in the adults at brown belt.

Brown belt is three years of training from Adults Black Belt.

Ged, Daniel, James, Myself and your instructors past and present are all very proud of your ongoing efforts.

The learning never stops.

Keep Going

13/08/2026

A Koto Ryu technique that we may study at some point this month.

28/07/2026

Paul Masses sharing some nice MutoDori

22/07/2026

Hey Everyone,

If you are interstate and purchased any of the Paul Masse merch in June, keep your eyes on the post.

GMA students can pick theirs up at reception when they like.

There are a few spare tees and hoodies but it's strictly first in, best dressed. We won't be having any more of this design done up.

Cheers
James.

20/07/2026

Lots of fun things to learn.

01/07/2026

Winter Hoodie & Tee Sale!

Winter is well and truly here so we are offering all
Hoodies, Tees and Bundle Packs at 10% off!

Only until 1/8/26 or while stocks last so get in quick!