Shobukan Martial Arts

Shobukan Martial Arts has been

teaching Martial Arts throughout Perth
since 1974.

Programs are available for the whole

family from ages 3 yrs +

Specialised children's classes that help

your child develop laser sharp focus
and rock solid confidence.
 What Are Martial Arts?

Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are
practiced for a number of reasons: as self-defense, military and law enforcement
applications, mental and spiritual development; as well as entertainment and the
preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage.

Although the term martial art has become associated with the fighting arts of eastern
Asia, it originally referred to the combat systems of Europe as early as the 1550s.
The term is derived from Latin, and means "arts of Mars", the Roman god of
war.Some authors have argued that fighting arts or fighting systems would be more
appropriate on the basis that many martial arts were never "martial" in the sense of
being used or created by professional warriors.
 Top 10 Martial Arts
1. Judo

Judo is a competition based sport that originated out of Japan. The primary objective is
to throw or takedown your opponent for points. Although it was created for sport and
exercise, it has proven to be an effective martial art in close combat through the use of
leverage.
2. Kickboxing

Kickboxing can be for fitness, self-defense or sport. There are different origins of the sport,
but we are most familiar with the American version of kickboxing. Kickboxing combines
punches, knees, head butts, and kicks to disarm an opponent or attacker. A swift front kick to
the face is more than enough to disarm any person. The key to kickboxing is speed and
agility, the person must strike before the attacker can react and respond.
3. Karate

Karate originated in Japan and is practiced primarily for sport. It involves the
typical kicking, punching, elbows and also incorporates open hand techniques. The
main focus is on attack deflection, controlling and disabling attacks that come from
directly in front of you.
4. Aikido

Aikido is a martial art that originates from Japan and is designed primarily for self
defense. The creator of aikido wanted to make an art that a person could use to
defend themselves, without causing injury to their attackers. Aikido loosely
translates to “the way of harmonious spirit.”
5. Taekwondo

Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, combines both self-defense and attack, as a way
of sport and exercise. The martial art focuses on high kicks and quick hand
movements. Taekwondo is based upon the belief that the leg is the strongest and
furthest reaching limb that a person has, thus having the greatest potential to be
used as a powerful weapon while keeping an attacker at a distance.
6. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an all around ruthless sport based out of Brazil. Martial artists
are taught vicious and aggressive moves such as eye gouging, choke holds, biting,
grappling, hard striking, and joint locks. Once an attacker is brought to the ground,
the first step is to grab a limb and manipulate it at the joint until it breaks. After the
attacker is immobilized, the martial artist can unleash an arsenal of fists and elbows
to the face.
7. Traditional Boxing

Muhammad Ali would float like a butterfly, sting like a bee each and everytime he
entered the ring. Western boxers are known for their agility, both with their punches
and without. These athletes can throw punches harder, faster, and more on point
than any other martial artist. Just to learn proper punching technique takes several
years!
8. Wrestling

Wrestling is one of the oldest forms of combat, probably originating from Europe.
I’m not referring to the WWE, which many of you may think is true wrestling. On
the contrary, traditional wrestling is performed on a mat with no ropes. Wrestling is
one of the few martial arts that is also practiced in schools everywhere, from
middle school all the way up to college.
9. Krav Maga

Krav Maga is Israel’s national martial art. It has been designed for the purpose of
street survival and it is taught to the entire defense force of the country. This
martial art involves aspects of Jiu Jitsu grappling and ground fighting, Karate kicks
and knees, and traditional boxing punches.
10. Muay Thai

Muay Thai originated in Thailand and is also known as the Art of Eight Limbs.
This martial art uses punches, kicks, knees and elbows in forming an attack. The
sport can be very violent and brutal, but due to many safeguards today, it has
become a more universal sport for fun and entertainment.
 Kids Karate Perth – Our Little
Samurai!

Our Karate kids program allows students to progress at their own pace setting
achievable goals and developing a positive mind set to perform at their personal
best. Students are encouraged and rewarded through various skill testing and
attitude coaching.
Master Kyoshin Kayo
Master Kyoshin Kayo arrived to Australia
in 1971 to conduct Karate training in
Fremantle. A year later he left to return to
Japan and had already sown the seeds of
this academy. Master Kayo returned to
Australia in 1974 and with many of his
former students picked up the task of
bringing Karate to the local community of
Perth, Western Australia.
Master Kayo is a well versed ,an ardent
exponent of classical Karate. He
commenced training at the age of 14 and
has studied all the major Japanese codes of
Karate, including Wado Ryu under Hiroki
Ohtsuka, Shotokan and Shito Ryu which is
our base style under Master Kenwa
Mabuni (the founder of Shito Ryu) and
Kosei Kuniba(Seishinkai)
 Contact Us

Shobukan Martial Arts

Headquarters
Unit 4
26 Baretta Road
Wangara 6065
P O Box 1316
WANGARA WA 6947
Phone: +61 (08)9309–1444
+61 (08)9309–1444
Email: info@shobukan.com.au
Website:
https://shobukan.com.au