Welcome to Swordsmen Martial Arts. We are a multi-disciplined club located in the Brisbane area and invite you to come along and see the spectacular and dynamic sword skills suitable for both beginners and experienced martial artists. We provide training for Haidong Gumdo, Taekwondo, Judo, Archery, Teukgong Moosool, and Karate.
Haidong Gumdo
Haidong Gumdo is a dynamic and exciting Sword art based on battle field techniques which have evolved over 2,000 years of Korean history.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques. Taekwondo has two basic disciplines namely Poomsae (technical patterns) and Kyorugi (Sparring)
Judo
Judo is a tremendous and dynamic combat sport that demands both physical prowess and great mental discipline. From a standing position, it involves techniques that allow you to lift and throw your opponents onto their backs. On the ground, it includes techniques that allow you to pin your opponents down to the ground, control them, and apply various chokeholds or joint locks until submission.
TeukGong Moosool (TGMS)
TGMS incorporates the most effective features of Hapkido, Taekwondo, Chinese martial arts, Judo and Kyuk Too Ki. Its sparring primarily revolves around Kyuk Too Ki. In addition, grappling techniques are heavily emphasized as are submissions and joint manipulations of Hapkido. Judo throws are also learned, as is the footwork of Taekwondo. Weapons are a central aspect of TGMS and include Nun Chakau, Knives, Swords, Staff, and short Staff.
Archery
Traditional Korean Archery is a unique form of archery practiced only on the Korean penninsula. It is the evolution and result of many unique individual influences which have occured in the country’s history, and which have formed the backdrop for archery’s modern use.
Karate
Welcome to Eight Directional Martial Arts, a multi-discipline martial art with age specific programs suitable for ages 4 and above with a focus on personal development and self-defense through martial arts training.
Eight Directional Fight Systems combines the best of 8 traditional fighting arts to develop a progressive and effective system of karate retaining the traditional values and structure. Modern martial arts methodology is delivered to students in a safe and family friendly environment.
Eight Directional Fight Systems provides students with effective skills in self-defense. What we teach also enables students to compete in traditional style martial arts competition.