Kids and Adults classes in Canberra and Queanbeyan
As we wrap up this year, we want to extend warm wishes to you and your families for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. From myself and all the instructors, thank you for your unwavering support. We’re grateful for the incredible community we have in our club. A special appreciation to my fellow instructors for their dedication. We hope you’ve achieved all your training goals this year. Here’s to a joyous holiday season and continued success in the coming year.
Prepare for an engaging and productive holiday season! Our training continues as usual during school holidays, offering you a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills.
School breaks are the perfect time to take advantage of additional classes without overwhelming yourself. So, join us for a balanced approach to learning and growth during the holidays.
Discover the joy of making the most of your free time with our enriching sessions. We’re here to help you make the most of your break and get ahead in a relaxed, enjoyable manner.
The 2023 Dan grading is on Saturday 26th August 2023 at the Erindale PCYC. We have 6 Dan grade applicants so please come along and support them.
There is an open Aiki class beforehand for all Senior students:
9.00 am – open Aiki class for senior grades. $15 training fee applies, not covered by monthly fee. Bring your training cards as you do get a signature.
10:20am – Aiki class wraps up and a quick break.
10:30am – Dan Grading commences.
There is no timeframe for the Dan grading but we can expect about 2 hours.
Open Aiki class will cover some basic arm lock and pin techniques, rolling and weapons.
Senior students can keep uniforms on and be on the floor for the grading as support, or you can change into other clothes and sit on chairs if you wish.
Spectators for the Dan grading are permitted.
The Dan grading is always an exciting time for Zanshin Martial Arts and we look forward to seeing you there.
Soshi Paul Murdoch
FOUR NEW ZANSHIN BLACK BELTS
Congratulations to Katrina Malone, Heath Leed, Kiara Howarth, and Riley Harcombe on achieving your black belts on the weekend. Your dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to training have paid off. Your journey serves as an inspiration to all the students who are following in your footsteps.
We applaud your determination, stamina, and unwavering focus. Your achievements showcase the true essence of martial arts and the strength of character required to reach such heights. Each of you is a shining example of what can be accomplished through hard work and perseverance.
As you continue on your martial arts journey, remember to keep pushing boundaries, striving for greatness, and embracing the core principles of Zanshin Martial Arts. Your accomplishments will continue to inspire and motivate others to reach for their own goals.
Be sure to visit the Zanshin website and follow us on Facebook to see the captivating photos from the June grading weekend.
Once again, congratulations on your well-deserved black belts. You are true warriors, and we are honored to have witnessed your progress. May your future endeavors be filled with success, fulfillment.
With admiration,
Zanshin Martial Arts
The long weekend of Friday 7th to Monday 10th April marks Easter. All classes will run as normal except for no training on Easter Sunday 9th April.
This weekend is the Canberra Day long weekend. All Zanshin classes will be operating as usual.
Happy New Year to everyone. We wish you a happy and healthy 2023. Many Zanshin students achieved their goals in 2022 – what is your goal in 2023? Start training early and establish good training habits. Training recommences this week at some dojos. Check out the Zanshin website for a full list of the dates all dojos recommence. Instructors also have the start of 2023 training dates cards.
As we prepare to wrap up 2022 and spend time with friends and family over the festive season, Soshi and the Zanshin Instructors extend our warmest wishes to everyone in the Zanshin Martial Arts community. May you all get to enjoy some time with those you love and have some time off from what has been a challenging year.
Thank you for supporting Zanshin Martial Arts this year. We were fortunate to welcome many new club members, have four club gradings and the Dan grading. Congratulations again to each of you who successfully graded.
We look forward to seeing you again in 2023 and wish you a happy and healthy year ahead.
The end of 2022 and start of 2023 training dates for all Zanshin dojos is available from all instructors.
The Zanshin Martial Arts grading is on the weekend of 10th and 11th December 2022.
How long do gradings go for?
Junior gradings take approximately one hour per group. The senior gradings are in one block of about 3 hours, with a break in the middle for lower grades to get their results.
When should I show up?
If you arrive 10 minutes before the nominated start time, that allows time for uniform checks, attendance marking, and for last-minute nerves to be taken care of.
We have stocks of uniforms, t-shirts, kicking bags and plenty of other things available at the grading shop.
Franklin Grading
Franklin Early Childhood School, 135 Oodgeroo Avenue
Saturday, 110th December 2022
Grading Times
9:00 AM Junior – Purple, Orange and Yellow Han
10:00 AM Junior – Red, Red 1, Red 2
11:00 AM Junior – White 1, White 2
12:00 PM Junior – White
1:00 PM Senior – All Grades
Calwell Grading
Calwell Grading
St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Casey Crescent
Sunday, 11th December 2022
Grading Times
9:00 AM Junior – Purple, Orange and Yellow Han
10:00 AM Junior – Red, Red 1, Red 2
11:00 AM Junior – White, White 1, White 2
12:00 PM Senior – White – Yellow 1
Zanshin martial arts continues to offer a fantastic range of martial arts classes across the Canberra / Queanbeyan region, including some of the newer suburbs. New classes are starting up from the week starting 17 October that we encourage you to train at:
Denman Prospect, Evelyn Scott School, 2 Bielski Street. Monday evenings with Renshi Pat. Kids classes from 6.30 pm and adults classes from 7.30 pm.
Franklin School, 135 Oodgeroo Avenue. New Tuesday evenings adults and kids classes with Sensei Mark . Kids classes from 6.30 pm and adults classes from 7.30 pm.
Wednesday evenings kids classes at Franklin will continue as normal Wednesdays at the same time and place with one of our exciting new instructors Sempai Chamath.