What martial arts are trained at Kumataka Epping Dōjō?

Kumataka Epping Dōjō offers training in Sōsuishi-ryū Jujutsu & Iai-jutsu, Kōdokan Jūdō, Shōrin-ryū Seibukan Karate-do, and Matayoshi Kobudo.

Where are classes held while the dojo operations are resumed elsewhere?

Until we resume operations at the School of the Arts hall, Karate is held in Boronia Grove Community Centre on Mondays, and Judo is held at the Epping Rotary Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Do you offer a beginners or introductory session?

We encourage you to get in touch for a free introductory lesson. Beginners sessions run for the first 5 weeks of each quarter or school term.

Kumataka Dojos Epping | Judo in Sydney

Kumataka Epping Dōjō is a renowned sports club located in Sydney, Australia. The club specialises in training in authentic Sōsuishi-ryū Jujutsu & Iai-jutsu, traditional Kōdokan Jūdō, Okinawan Karate, and Kobudo. It serves as the headquarters of the Sōsuishi-ryū Jujutsu Kai Australia (SJJK-AUS) and is affiliated with Judo NSW, the state body of Judo Australia.

The club believes that practising these martial arts is a serious undertaking that requires years of dedication to achieve a deeper understanding. However, they are also highly enjoyable and fulfilling arts with unbroken lineages that trace back to their origins in Japan. The club maintains strong connexions with Japan and regularly travels there for continuing training.

The club welcomes inquiries from committed budōka (martial artists) as well as those who are interested in embarking on this journey. Basic information about the club, including class times and location, can be found on their website. Interested individuals are encouraged to get in touch for a free introductory lesson.

Kumataka Epping Dōjō is located at 5-9 Oxford St, Epping, NSW 2121. To contact the club, please call 0411020223 and ask for Peter. The club offers a variety of classes throughout the week, including Junior Kōdokan Jūdō, Senior Kōdokan Jūdō, Karate, and Sōsuishi-ryū Jujutsu. There are also combined Junior/Senior classes for Karate and Thursday sessions.

Junior classes are open to members aged 7 to 14 years old.

For new starters, the club runs beginner and new starter sessions for the first 5 weeks of each quarter/school term. After that, they ask new starters to wait until the next intake. The club is an approved Aktive Kids Provider, and interested individuals can search for Kumataka as a provider.

Kumataka Epping Dōjō is affiliated with Judo Australia, Judo NSW, and Sōsuishi-ryū Jujutsu Kai (SJJK). They also have a strong online presence and can be followed on their social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.