Jinshinkan Australia | Traditional Iaidō and Jōdō in Australia
Move with focus.
Sharp movement. Quiet mind.
Traditional Japanese sword and staff training for discipline, focus, and embodied practice.
Jinshinkan Australia | Traditional Iaidō and Jōdō in Australia
Move with focus.
Train with intent.
Find stillness in motion.
Sharp movement. Quiet mind.
Traditional Japanese sword and staff training for discipline, focus, and embodied practice.
Introduction
Jinshinkan Australia (仁心館) is a dōjō dedicated to the practice and promotion of traditional Japanese martial arts, with a focus on Iaidō and Jōdō.
One spirit, one blade, one body: harmony in a single moment.
Training sessions
Correct stances shape correct movement, and correct movement shapes the way we live.
Weekly training · Kensington
Monday7–9 PMJōdō
Thursday7–9 PMIaidō
Readiness and awareness
Draw, cut, return to stillness: move with calm precision.
Distance and timing
Paired practice that develops distance, timing, control, and disciplined and controlled response.
Beginners are welcome
No previous martial arts experience required.
Training begins with etiquette, stances and basic movements. New visitors are welcomed and guided step by step.
- Start with simple stances and movements.
- Learn dōjō etiquette step by step.
- Ask questions before or during your first classes.
About Jinshinkan Australia
A disciplined space shaped by mutual respect.
Jinshinkan Australia teaches Iaidō and Jōdō through instructions and corrections, etiquette and atmosphere, and steady practice. The dōjō culture is grounded in courage, benevolence, righteousness, respect, sincerity, loyalty, and honour.
Our Instructors
Instructor biographies coming soon
Rules & Values
Read our principles and regulations →
Achievements
Competition results and milestones coming soon
Our organisation
Training with purpose, guided by shared values. Learn more →
Jinshinkai Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation. All surplus funds, income, and assets are applied solely to the promotion and advancement of our martial arts objectives and are not distributed to individual members, directors, or instructors.
Published address
105 Todman Ave, Kensington NSW 2033 · View location
First visit
Know what to expect before you arrive.
Before class
Contact the dojo first so the instructor can confirm the best training session to attend and explain what to expect.
What to wear
Comfortable clothing is enough for an initial visit! Guidance on uniform and equipment is provided after you join.
Training tone
Expect structured practice for the initial 3 months, covering basic movements, and etiquette, in a calm learning pace suitable for beginners.
Location details
We are located at 105 Todman Ave, Kensington NSW 2033. The training hall is within a church complex, so please follow the access guide below.
Location
105 Todman Ave, Kensington NSW 2033
Events & demonstrations
A living tradition shared with the community.
Demonstrations
Short public demonstrations of Iaidō and Jōdō for cultural festivals and community events.
Workshops
Introductory sessions for schools, youth groups, and local communities exploring the practice of traditional Japanese martial arts through Iaidō and Jōdō.
Partnerships
We welcome enquiries from organisers interested in demonstrations, workshops, or cultural programs.
Contact
Try a training session. Ask a question. Invite us to an event.
Send us a message regarding training sessions, first visits, demonstrations, or community programs. We will reply with the next steps.