Omoikiri Budo Kai
With all one's Heart
About
Omoikiri Budo Kai is a freestyle form of martial art based primarily on a traditional karate. We have taken advantage of our freestyle status and worked into our syllabus elements of Kickboxing, Judo, Jujitsu and Kyusho .
Omoikiri, translates as “with all ones strength (heart)”. Other recognised translations include “Try as hard as you can” and “Be the best you can be”.
Budo, translates as “Martial way” or “Martial Arts”
Kai translates as “Association or Club”.
Therefore our name, Omoikiri Budo Kai, translates as, With all ones heart martial arts club.
Ultimately, this is what we want out students to strive for….”to be the best they can be”
Our aim is to develop and teach a Martial Arts program that encourages all students to better themselves though the incorporation of the Omoikiri ethos into their everyday lives regardless of their overall Martial Arts ability.
We want to see our students; trying their best, making some improvement and having some fun…
Feel free to take a look around, and if you would like any further information please contact us via the appropriate email link or through the web form on the Contacts page.
Classes we offer
Omoikiri Budo Kai offers a variety of classes to suit various ages and levels of experience.
Little Dragons
A syllabus for Specifically for younger students around the 5 to 7 year old mark, These classes only go for ½ an hour and are designed to keep the younger students engaged. Little dragons, graduate into the junior class at the blue belt level.
Juniors
Generally these classes are for Primary aged students and other than a few adjustments for safety reasons, these students are taught the same syllabus as the Seniors class
This class also accommodates adults who need to train with their children up to a certain level
Seniors
This program caters for High school aged students and Adults. As this class often has a variety of belt levels amongst its cohort, students are exposed to a wealth of experience from the instructors and more senior students
Other than our Standard classes we run a variety of other programs that supplement our core Curriculum
Black Belt Training
For students approaching, or at the black belt level, we provide dedicated times for training specific to their needs. Students in this cohort are also given the opportunity to join the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, and training and other events all over the world
Self Defence Courses
We run regular 5 week Self defence courses for those people who want to learn some self defence strategies and techniques without attending a regular martial arts class.
These normally run once or twice a year, but may also be conducted upon request if enough participants are interested
Leadership Program
Students who show dedication and leadership qualities are given the opportunity to join our leadership proram
This program takes participants through various leadership courses and provides hands on experience assisting in classes, eventually leading to participants becoming OBK instructors, if they wish
Castlemaine Time Table
Tuesdays
Little Dragons – Beginners
4:00pm – 4:25pm
Little Dragons – Advanced – NO Vacancies
4:30pm – 4:55pm
Junior Students Group 1 – Limited Vacancies
5:00pm – 5:40pm
Junior Students Group 2 – No Vacancies
5:45pm – 6:30
Senior Students
6:30pm – 7:25pm
Thursdays
Junior Students Group 1
4:30pm – 5:10pm
Junior Students Group 2 – No Vacancies
5:15pm – 5:55pm
Senior Students
6:00pm – 6:55pm
Where to find us- Bendigo
We’re situated in the “small hall” of St Andrew’s Church Bendigo, enter via the carpark in Mollison St.
Where to find us - Castlemaine
We are located in Castlemaine on the Corner of Lyttleton and Hargreaves st.
We train out of the St Mary’s Church Hall
