After years of instructing with another martial arts school, we found ourselves becoming disillusioned. Issei Ryu Bujutsu came about through much soul searching, and careful consideration of our philosophies and goals: What were we searching for? How would we do things better?

Then the training began. Dissecting the techniques and lessons second nature to us; Exploring what works, what can be improved on, and how; Focusing on our intention of keeping techniques clean and simple; Working with our natural body movements and instincts; Drawing from our years of experience in martial arts and other physical endeavours, as well as our knowledge of the human body; We formed the basis of Issei Ryu Bujutsu.

When we established our academy, we knew from the start that what we have is a work in progress; and it will always be. We have to consciously remain open minded and be ready to adapt and evolve whenever necessary. There is no limit to learning, and inspiration is all around us.

Ultimately, we hope that what we have is a martial art that is well rounded, practical and effective for all types of people. In teaching martial arts, we aspire to not only push our students to greater physical capabilities, but to also give them life skills (such as perseverance, resourcefulness and self-belief) which they may apply to reach their personal goals.

Christian Oakley & Shaun Brewster (Founders)

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Equip our members with the knowledge and training in an effective martial art, which will develop focus, awareness, resourcefulness, confidence and fitness. Inspire a lifelong commitment to self-improvement. Provide a safe, friendly, professional and pleasant learning environment.

2008 JULY

Introduced Direct Debiting.
Open Day (Point Cook).
Chris Anderson signed up as trainee instructor.

2008 JUNE

Participants completed the Fitness for Kicks boot camp with a 27.9% average increase in fitness.

2008 MAY

Our first Fitness for Kicks boot camp (Point Cook).
3rd Annual Camp (Lady Northcote).

2008 MAR

Signed up our first trainee instructor (Victor Simpson), and hosted a seminar on sensory training and board breaking.

2007 FEB

Added more class times at Point Cook dojo.

2008 JAN

Introduced a day time class in Chadstone.

2007 DEC

Celebrated end of year at Wyncity Fun Factory. The 2007 award winners were:

Happy Camper: Victor Simpson & Jamie Horsburgh
Bright Spark: Nick Ritchie
Rising Star: Ivy Aitken
Above & Beyond: Jake Jeffery

2007 SEP

Open Day (Geelong).

2007 JUN

Added more class times at Point Cook dojo.

2007 MAY

2nd Annual Camp (Anglesea).

2007 APR

Pressure Point Seminar.

2006 DEC

Celebrated at our new dojo with a Christmas BBQ, and handed out our first awards. The winners for 2006 were:

Happy Camper: Jake Jeffery
Bright Spark: Kiri Pedersen
Rising Star: David Zvedeniuk
Above & Beyond: Robyn McCoy

2006 NOV

Established new Point Cook dojo.

2006 SEP

Our first Annual Camp (Anglesea).

2006 JULY

Consolidated Altona, Caulfield, Highett, and Mt Waverley to establish a Chadstone dojo offering more classes throughout the week. We had our first Open Day to promote the new dojo.

2006 MAY

Hosted a BJJ seminar, and introduced No-Gi-Week for the first time.

2005 DEC

Celebrated a successful first year with a Christmas Party at Cliffhanger.

2005 JUNE

Hosted our first Seminar (Hanbo).

2005 JAN

Martial Journey academy of martial arts opened our doors to students for the first time, with classes offered in Altona, Bannockburn, Caulfield, Geelong, Highett and Mt Waverley.

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