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One of the simplest lessons taught at IGK Victoria is also one of the most important: stay grounded. Whether you […]

One of the traditions that has been passed down through Japanese martial arts is the practice of sōji—cleaning the dojo.

Following our recent grading, John Ross Kyoshi reminded students of a simple truth: “A black belt is a white belt

Many people are surprised to hear this, but in the dojo we don’t spend much time teaching motivation. That might

Where Training Begins IGK Victoria – North Balwyn Dojo For over 55 years, legs have been burning upstairs in the

If you walk into an IGK Victoria dojo, the structure is clear from the moment you step inside. Before you

Due to the Easter long weekend there is a public holiday on Monday 6th April. The dojo will be closed

It began, somewhat unexpectedly, in a car park. Driving in, there were arrows painted on the concrete pillars—some pointing upward,

In recent classes, Lambros Kallianiotis Renshi has been returning to two fundamental ideas: kamae and maai. At first glance, they