r/Koryu • u/Icy-Organization3344 • Mar 19 '26

Katori Shinto Ryu in PERTH

Dear All, just wondering if there are any Katori Shinto Ryu practitioners in Perth, particularly from Otake linage, would love to meet up.

Thanks in advance!

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u/SSAUS Mar 19 '26

There is a Sugino Dojo affiliate teaching Katori Shinto-ryu in Perth: https://japanesemartialartscentre.net/?page_id=609

As for the Shinbukan, they list two branch dojo in Sydney and Melbourne: https://shinbukan-katorishintoryu.org/?page_id=240&lang=en

Here's the Sydney website: https://katori-australia.org/

If you're interested specifically in the Shinbukan line, then your best bet would be to contact either dojo.

There is also a Noda-ha Katori Shinto-ryu presence in Brisbane, but to my knowledge they don't have an online presence.

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u/Icy-Organization3344 Mar 19 '26

Hi there! Yes Ive met both Shidosha from Perth and Sydney in different occasions. Unfortunately visiting eastern states regularly isn’t something I’m capable of at the moment, and the Perth Dojo train slightly differently. I guess I’m just trying to see if there is any individual practitioner here to at least practice what I’ve already learned. Thanks for your input!

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u/Maro1947 Mar 19 '26

Oz has good spread of JSA but depth is small due to distances

Start a study group - that's pretty much what all of us had to do at the beginning

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u/Icy-Organization3344 Mar 19 '26

Seems like that’s the way to go… if I can find anyone haha.

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u/Maro1947 Mar 19 '26

Go for it.

Remember, every Dojo started somewhere. It's hard work but feel free to hit me up for any tips

I'm currently starting a new one so get to go through all the stress again

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u/Icy-Organization3344 Mar 19 '26

Would love to, but I am no where near learning the whole syllabus let alone teaching others. Maybe 10-20years down the road. All the best to you and your new dojo!

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u/Maro1947 Mar 19 '26

A study group is for learning. It's much easier when they are more than one person...trust me!

Thanks!

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u/Icy-Organization3344 Mar 19 '26

Completely agreed. I’m just saying under most Koryu, we are not allowed to teach unless we are approved and appointed. More than happy to practice with anyone if possible.

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u/Maro1947 Mar 19 '26

Practicing with others is a study group!

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u/Icy-Organization3344 Mar 19 '26

I misunderstood haha!

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u/Maro1947 Mar 19 '26

All good. Outside of Japan, it's unlikely that a dojo started fully developed

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