Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo Association Inc.

Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo Association Inc. SMR Jodo taught at Willoughby (Saturday) and Gladesville (Wednesday) https://www.jodo.org.au Paul was introduced to Jodo while training in Aikido in Japan.

Sydney saw the start of the original Shindo Muso Ryu Jo group in Australia in the early 70s, under the direction of senior teacher Paul Maloney. In 1969 he began his study with the late headmaster Shimizu Takaji Sensei. It was the wish of Shimizu Sensei and Donn Draeger Sensei to promote Shindo Muso Ryu Jo worldwide, and Paul was tasked with establishing Jodo in Australia which he did when he retu

rned in 1973. Over the years we have had the great privilege to study under some of the best senior teachers in the world when they have visited Australia for seminars and Gasshuku (training camps). Likewise when visiting overseas, it is always an educational experience for our members. Australian visits in chronological order - Senseis' Kaminoda, Chambers, Nishioka, Relnick & Krieger. Our organization is also a founding member of the International Jodo Federation (IJF), founded by the late Donn Draeger Sensei which hosts international summer camps (Gasshaku) every 3 years in various parts of the world. These have been held in Malaysia, 1979, 1982, 1985, 1991, Switzerland, 1988, Hawaii, 1994, Sydney, 1997, Colombus, Ohio, 2000, Vesc, France in 2003, Brazil in 2006, Matsumoto, Japan in 2009, Broc, Switzerland in 2012 and Malaysia 2015. There are many opportunities to visit with groups internationally. Shindo Muso Ryu Jo is studied across Australia as a classical tradition (Koyru) in several capital cities. A condensed version of 12 kata is practiced by the Kendo Federation members as well.

An interesting article by Peter Boylan on technique in koryū: https://peterboylan.substack.com/p/do-koryu-keep-inefficie...
02/07/2026

An interesting article by Peter Boylan on technique in koryū: https://peterboylan.substack.com/p/do-koryu-keep-inefficient-techniques
In many koryū traditions, the visible form of a kata does not exhaust the technique’s meaning. What is shown outwardly may serve as an entry point into principles, applications, and tactical variations that are disclosed progressively through direct instruction, oral transmission, and the internal pedagogy of the ryūha.
For training in the koryū of Shindō Musō-ryū (神道夢想流) in Sydney, see https://jodo.org.au/

Reader Ray wrote: I would be interested in your opinion about the following: koryu school are keeping their traditions even if some of the techniques have physical inconsistency.Thanks for reading!

A nice set of limbering up exercises with the jō:
26/06/2026

A nice set of limbering up exercises with the jō:

大里師範考案の「ブラボー体操（ぶら棒体操）」です。3年前に公開したものと同じものですが，新しい動画ソフトを使用して高画質版になりました。

A nice short intro to what we do:
17/06/2026

A nice short intro to what we do:

A film clip from Warriors of Budo: Episode Six... featuring Jodo or...

Looking to start something new in 2026? We offer a 10-week introductory package to the traditional Japanese martial art ...
28/12/2025

Looking to start something new in 2026?
We offer a 10-week introductory package to the traditional Japanese martial art of Shindō Musō Ryū jōdō.
No previous martial arts experience is needed, and jōdō is suitable for people of all ages (over 16 years old) and fitness levels.
Training takes place on Saturdays from 7:45am until 9:00am for beginners.
Our first day of training in the new year is 10 January 2026.
Location: Willoughby Community Centre Hall, on the corner of Warrane Road and McLelland Street.
Contact us through our website for more details.

12/05/2025

What we do.
Beginners are always welcome to join for our introduction course. $100 for 10 weeks on Saturdays, from 7:45am to 9:00am at Willoughby Community Centre Hall, corner of Warrane Road and McLelland Streets, Willoughby. We do ask that you attend and observe one class in its entirety before committing to the course. This will give you the opportunity to see what we do as well as enable us to answer any questions you may have.

Final training for the year is this Saturday, 16 December at our Willoughby venue. Training in 2025 will recommence on S...
11/12/2024

Final training for the year is this Saturday, 16 December at our Willoughby venue. Training in 2025 will recommence on Saturday, 11 January at 7:45am in Willoughby and on 15 January at 6:30pm for our Boronia Park venue.
Keep an eye out over the New Year for details of our beginners' course which will start in February 2025!
For more information about our training, please visit https://jodo.org.au/ (there is a contact form on the website for any queries).
Wishing everyone all the best over the festive season!
(image source adapted from https://www.facebook.com/MyKendoComics/photos/)

Classes in Shindō Musō-ryū jōdō taught in Sydney on the following days:Wednesday: 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Uniting Church Hall...
24/05/2024

Classes in Shindō Musō-ryū jōdō taught in Sydney on the following days:
Wednesday: 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Uniting Church Hall (93a Pittwater Rd, Boronia Park)
Saturday: 7:45am – 9:45am at Willoughby Community Centre Hall (cnr Warrane Rd & McLelland St, Willoughby)
Beginners are always welcome. We do ask that you observe a class first to see what our training entails.

Did you know, James Clavell's Shōgun takes place in 1600 and Shindō Musō-ryū jōjutsu was founded c. 1602 - 1614? If you ...
28/02/2024

Did you know, James Clavell's Shōgun takes place in 1600 and Shindō Musō-ryū jōjutsu was founded c. 1602 - 1614?
If you are interested in learning a traditional 400-year-old Japanese martial art, we offer classes at the following venues:
Wednesday: 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Uniting Church Hall (93a Pittwater Rd, Boronia Park)
Saturday: 7:45am – 9:45am at Willoughby Community Centre Hall (cnr Warrane Rd & McLelland St, Willoughby)
Beginners are always welcome. We do ask that you observe a class first to see what our training entails.
Details available at https://www.jodo.org.au/

The wait is over. FX’s Shōgun Episodes 1 & 2 are now streaming on Hulu.

Only 2 more days until our beginner's course starts! This will run for 8 weeks on Saturday mornings from 8:00am until 9:...
31/01/2024

Only 2 more days until our beginner's course starts! This will run for 8 weeks on Saturday mornings from 8:00am until 9:15am.
Time: Saturdays 8:00 - 9:15am
Place: Willoughby Park Hall, cnr Warrane Rd and McLelland St, Willoughby, Sydney
Start date: 3 February 2024
Cost: $99 for 8 weeks
Contact smrjodoassoc (at) gmail.com for more information or visit our website: https://www.jodo.org.au/

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McClelland St & Warrane Road
Willoughby, NSW
2068

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Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 7:45am - 9:45am

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