So I’m up in Dublin now just over a month and looking for new things to do and try out. One of the lads at work Alex is setting up a new club for Bujinkan Jiyu Dojo which is an Authentic Japanese martial art. I was only here a week and Alex was off to Japan this year or some more training. So it’s nice to know that trainers still keep training. Looking into it some more as now I’m kind of interested in doing something active in the evenings other than the gym.

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu is a modern Japanese Martial Art evolved from 9 authentic traditions created from the various warring periods of Japanese history. Even though it’s based on old martial art, it’s evolved and now has a modern side to it.

It includes multiple fighting skills including punching, kicking, throwing, limb restraints, rolling and breakfalling. Weapons skills including kenjutsu (long and short Japanese swords), Bojutsu (6 foot, 4 foot and 3 foot staff) and more. (I’m going to have a LOT OF FUN!!)

Now I know I’ve never even tried to do any of this before, so this is all going to be new to me, and according to Alex, this is not going to be a problem. It’s for anyone, male or female so do try something new!

So if you’re interested come along to St. Catherine’s Sport and Leisure Centre Marrowbone Dublin 8 on the Open day Early March. Classes are from 6-7:30pm on Fridays. If you want any more information bujinkanjiyu@live.ie and include “open day” in the subject. Classes are €12.

I’ll keep you posted of my attempt to learn this new art and any bruises!