If you are interested in learning traditional Japanese martial arts you are welcome to visit and watch or participate in a class. Please contact us before visiting your first class to introduce yourself and to avoid disappointment if there has been a disruption to the regular class schedule.
Classes run for approximately 2 hours; seminars for 2+ hours. Please arrive 5-10 min early. Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a bottle of water.
Minors will require parental permission to train.
Fees
The fee structure varies between locations. However, your first class is always FREE.
Once you have committed to the training (generally after 6-8 weeks), there is an annual insurance payment of $80 which allows you to train at any Makion-Ha Bujutsu dojo. You will also be required to purchase a uniform, which can be arranged through the dojo for $70 (includes cotton gi, embroidered emblem patch and white belt).
Tabi (traditional Japanese footwear) and kyahan (traditional Japanese gaiters) can also be purchased through the dojo – price depends on the size of group orders because of shipping costs from Japan but is usually around $50 for tabi and $30 for kyahan. Download tabi and kyahan sizing charts.
On-site cash payments are preferred at this stage as there are no card facilities available. Direct deposit may be possible by arrangement.
Locations
You can study traditional Japanese martial arts at Makion-Ha Bujutsu dojos and seminars in Melbourne and country Victoria, and in Toronto, Canada. Times and locations, as well as instructor names and contact phone numbers, are detailed below.
Shepparton Dojo
Instructor:
Sensei Peter Down
Time:
SUN 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location:
Kialla District Hall, Kialla Central Rd
Call:
Gerrard Warburton – 0404 847 815
Fairfield Dojo
Instructor:
Sensei Allen Crosson
Time:
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location:
See Change PT Gym, 445 Heidelberg Rd
Cost:
$15 per class ($10 concession)
Call:
Allen Crosson – 0406 970 019
Toronto Dojo
Instructor:
Sensei Chris White
Time:
THU 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SUN 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
+ SUNDAY AFTERNOON SEMINARS MOST MONTHS (5-6 HOURS)
Location:
575 Wellington Street West, Toronto
Cost:
$20 per class
or
$60 per month (1 class p/w)
or
$70 per month (2 classes p/w)
SUNDAY AFTERNOON SEMINARS – $30 per seminar
Call:
Chris White – 416 627 0506