Young or old, now is the time for you to start learning a Martial Art that incorporates the self defence techniques of three disciplines - Judo, Ju-Jitsu and Karate. Along the way you will also gain physical and mental fitness as well as learning self confidence, self control, patience and relaxation techniques.

Apart from learning basic kicks, blocks, hand strikes and throwing techniques some of the stronger points to Mishundo are learning to defend and counter;

• holds
• strangles
• weapons, particular attention to knife attacks
• headlocks
• pushes
• take downs and hold downs

There are also three Karate Katas, two Kobudo Katas, breakfall and breathing techniques you will learn.

The Principles of the Mishundo Style

MISHUNDO is an education, not only in the physical and mental forms of the Martial Arts, but as a style that attempts to improve ourselves in general life, family, social and business affairs which are dealt with every day of our lives.

Within the MISHUNDO style the ultimate result shall be whatever the individual exerts, for as a hinge will rust from disuse, so then will the human mind and body.

There are no quick methods or short cuts to learning. Always practice patience during the training process and respect the instructors and most importantly, your training partner.

If there is first a solid foundation and one can fluently perform the basics, then harder intricated steps or techniques will follow easier.

Be true to yourself and keep a peaceful and open mind, because anger creates more anger, then temper and control will be lost when needed most.

Whilst learning remember that you do not have to prove yourself to anyone else, be self confident, so that in a crisis, you, as an individual can handle it.

The Mishundo Style Translation

The meaning of the word "Mishundo" comes from Japanese origins refering to kumite or body contact and is broken up as follows;

Mi - Body

Shun - Spirit

Do - Way

Placing these words together roughly translates to;

"The way of Kumite or Body contact united with the Spirit and the Body"

The meaning of the Mishundo symbol comes from ancient Indian yoga origins. This method of yoga as it is called today is,

Terra Nicki Kokora

Placing the above meanings together roughly translates to;

"The temple in the spirit of heart and mind in the day sun"

Where a moving form of yoga for relaxation and exercise is practised.

The Aims of the Mishundo Style

Mishundo aims the student to appreciate the following ;

• The practiced mental and physical foundations of the Martial Arts.

• Physical and Mental fitness, which is the path to health and well being.

• To begin and end, whatever the outcome with courtesy.

• Responsibility to present the true facts, good or bad.

• Self Confidence, is to have the faith in ones own ability.

• Harmony, is the love and understanding of each other.

• Not to criticise, but to help and understand each other.

• To respect all, and respect may be returned back by all.

• Ability, is what one mentally and physically trains and strives for.

• Relaxation, is the prevention emotional disturbances and pressures.

Training Times and Locations

Mishundo classes are located in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern Sydney suburb of Holsworthy.

• Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Holsworthy High School, Contact Brian Comen on 0417 220319.

• Concentrated self defence courses for corporate or private tuition are also available by contacting
  Robert Needham by e-mail or by mobile phone on 0416 210150.
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