Australian Jiu-jitsu, Judo and Chinese - About

Being introduced as students progress. The Chinese Boxing classes are also dynamic and varied, focusing on developing striking techniques, footwork, and partner drills.

The Australian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo & Chinese Boxing Federation of Instructors is dedicated to providing a holistic approach to martial arts training. Founded in 1981 by Kancho Barry Bradshaw, the federation aims to teach students the complementary disciplines of Tai-jitsu Ryu Jiu-jitsu, a modified form of Kawaishi Judo, and Sil Lum Hung Kuen Chinese Boxing. Through these martial arts, the federation believes in developing the whole person, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects.

The federation aims to provide more than just physical activity, striving to promote good health, intelligence, good character, and an ability to recognise self-worth in its students. The martial arts taught by the federation are not limited to sport but are a comprehensive physical and mental education based on a system of barehanded combat.

In JiuJitsu, students learn the efficient and intelligent use of their bodies. The martial art specialises in close hand-to-hand combat, focusing on techniques such as joint locking, throwing, pressure points, grappling, and striking. It emphasises technique rather than strength, making it an excellent martial art for self-defence.

In Judo, students learn to fall correctly with minimum injury, how to throw using leverage rather than strength, and ground grappling techniques. The study of Judo helps develop self-discipline, individual initiative, mental alertness, and physical coordination and fitness.

Chinese Boxing classes focus on Sil Lum Hung Kuen Kung Fu, a southern style of Kung Fu. Students learn empty-handed set or form work, bag and mitt training, and partnered free-exercise. This style of Kung Fu emphasises striking techniques, footwork, and partner drills.

The federation believes that martial arts training offers numerous benefits, including physical fitness, self-defence skills, improved coordination, the acquisition of new skills, increased awareness, discipline, and mental and physical challenges.

Classes at the federation are diverse and dynamic. A typical JiuJitsu and Judo class starts with warm-up exercises, including breakfalling techniques, to condition the body and teach proper falling techniques. Students then practise throwing techniques, restraint and control techniques, and ground-fighting. The class concludes with a cool-down phase involving rolling techniques and a traditional bowing ceremony.

Chinese Boxing classes also incorporate partner drills, bag and mitt training, and form work.

The Australian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo & Chinese Boxing Federation of Instructors offers a comprehensive and well-rounded martial arts training programme. With its focus on physical and mental development, self-defence skills, and character-building, the federation provides a unique and valuable martial arts experience in Melbourne.