Toda-ha Buko-ryu Naginatajutsu

Toda-ha Buko-ryu is a classical tradition which includes majority of instruction in the application of naginata (a weapon akin to a halberd), as well as the use of weapons ranging from yari (spear) to kusarigama (chain and sickle).

Two students of Nitta Suzuo-Soke, present grandmaster of the system in Tokyo, are presently leading schools in Australia: Bill Fettes-sensei and Liam Keeley-sensei.

Bill Fettes-sensei (Adelaide, SA) practices Toda-ha Buko-ryu Naginata, along with seperate practice in Shindo Muso-ryu Jodo, Tomiki-style Aikido, and Chinese martial arts, which he has spent several years in both Japan and China studying. For further details on training, please contact Mr. Bill Fetes on (08) 8270-4338.

Liam Keeley-sensei (Melbourne, VIC), is an authorised instructor/representative for both Toda-ha Buko ryu naginata-jutsu and Tatsumi ryu Hyoho with several decades of martial arts experience in Japan, as well as a long history of work with the International Hoplological Society. For more information, please contact Mr. Liam Keeley on (03) 9850-1404, or visit the website of the Melbourne Koryu Kenkyukai.

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