Aikijutsu — not what you think.
A principle‑based martial art taught quietly in Perth for over 25 years.
Aikijutsu — not what you think.
A principle‑based martial art taught quietly in Perth for over 25 years.
What Aikijutsu Is
Aikijutsu is a Japanese martial art based on timing, balance, and connection. Instead of relying on strength or speed, it teaches you how to move with clarity and intent.
There’s no sparring, no competition, and no pressure to perform. Just calm, principle‑first learning that focuses on awareness, balance, and how to respond without conflict.
Why People do Aikijutsu
Aikijutsu resonates with people who want:
- a calmer way to learn self‑defence
movement that feels natural, not aggressive
- training that builds confidence without intensity
- a supportive, beginner‑friendly environment
- a practice that improves focus, balance, and awareness
It’s self‑defence for people who don’t want to fight.
Who is this for?
Aikijutsu is ideal if you’re:
- new to martial arts
- looking for a safe, respectful place to learn
- wanting to build confidence without pressure
- interested in principle‑based movement
- seeking a community that values calm, clarity, and care
You don’t need fitness, flexibility, or experience.
Just curiosity.
The principles we train with
Once you’ve felt the basics, these principles make everything click.
- "Aiki". Trigger natural reflexes through connection.
- Conflict. Design conflict out through movement.
- Intent. Act with total commitment.
- Movement and Timing. Calm controlled movement beats speed and strength.
- Posture. Structure creates stability and direction.
- Put. Place wih clarity.
- Give & Receive. Exchange without losing your path.
- The Same. One System. Every Direction. Total Clarity.
- All About You. Your boundaries lead. Your movement defines the moment.
Aikijutsu - the art of applying the principles of Aiki.
Training here is clam, respectful and principle based - even for the Head Instructor.
Darren Edwards
Darren teaches in a calm, personal way — focusing on your movement in that moment, not what the rest of the class is doing. Every body moves differently, and every student gets stuck at different phases of a technique. When Darren works with you, the guidance is relaxed, specific, and tailored to you alone.
This approach comes from more than three decades of training in principle‑driven Aiki.
Darren began training in 1990 under Yoshiaki Unno Sensei, the Australian representative of Minoru Mochizuki, founder of Yoseikan in Shizuoka, Japan. He remained Unno Sensei’s longest‑serving student until his passing in 2006.
Today, Darren trains under Jan Janssens, 9th Dan Kyoshi and Head of Kobukai International Budo. Janssens Sensei was also a direct student of Minoru Mochizuki, continuing the same principle‑based Aiki that shapes how we teach here.
For you, this means your learning experience is calm, safe, and supported — no pressure, no intensity, and no expectation to “keep up.”
Kobukai Aikijutsu | Jojutsu
ADDRESS:
Scarborough Community Hub.
173 Gildercliffe Street, Scarborough, Perth, WA 6019
Kobukai International Budo - Australia.