Budo Boxing is a mixed martial arts training system for busy people. It's relatively simple to learn and a very effective form of self defense, as it's primarily a combination of Boxing mixed with lower level Karate kicks and a limited but practical range of Ju Jitsu grappling techniques. For a history of The Evolution of Budo Boxing, click here.

It's Great for Fitness

Budo Boxing incorporates a strict fitness program with basic Yoga stretching and some of the breathing and meditation techniques found in traditional martial arts. However, you don't need to be able to run a marathon or do hundreds of sit ups for the reasons cited above (refer to The Evolution of Budo Boxing).

The original four Budo Boxing students.

It's not just about body mechanics, but also about how to control your 'mind' and engage your 'spirit'. That's critical if you want to keep your cool when things get heated. Budo Boxing also incorporates key Zen concepts like Yin and Yang (soft and hard), Chi (life energy source) and emphasises that your manner must always be 'down to earth' but your spirit be like the three dynamic elements of nature (ie. fire, wind and water).

What does 'Budo' mean?

Budo is a Japanese term derived from the characters 'Bu' and 'Do' and means 'the way', 'the true way' and 'the martial way', as it is often used in conjunction with Martial Arts. It should be noted though that it has been applied to other disciplines (eg. Flower Arranging, Tea Ceremonies etc). To learn more, click here.

Chief Instructor, Chad Boga in action with one of the female students.

As our style is a cross between low level Karate Kicks and Boxing but not just Kick Boxing as it also includes some grappling with a traditional Zen like approach towards training, we decided to call it Budo Boxing. 

Also, as Budo means 'the true way', in a sense what we advocate is Boxing in its original 17th century form. Though few realise it, Boxing started out as something very different. It was really just formalised street fighting and incorporated, punching, wrestling and even kicking on occasion, as per the attached quote from the Budo Info Gallery (click here). So what we recommend is essentially Boxing in its original true form!

It's a simple East meets West Style

Our Motif

Important point to note

Although we promote Budo Boxing we'd never dissuade anyone from pursuing any martial art (eg. Karate, Kung Fu, Ju Jitsu etc). If you can devote the time we encourage all to participate in as many as possible. We did. However if you have limited time, want to keep fit and learn a practical form of self defence, then Boxing is excellent and Budo Boxing is even better in our view, as it also includes low level kicks with some grappling.

Budo Boxing is relatively simple and fun to do!
Two students pose for the camera.

Our Weapon of Choice

We don't believe in studying anything that isn't practical. So our preferred weapon of choice is a 'stick'. That is why we also recommend Stick-Fighting (Arnis, Eskrima or Kali) for self defence. Sticks are legal to carry and fit conveniently into a bag or under your pillow as well as a side pocket of a car door. In the right hands though they are an extremely good weapon. Also keep in mind that a knife is just a metal stick with a blade.

Want to learn Budo Boxing?

Although we conceived and promote Budo Boxing, we don't teach it. Don't get me wrong, we can certainly hold our own but we're too busy running our core businesses. We do have a guy who does though, Chad Boga. Chad has worked with us for years, is extremely well qualified and exceptionally capable. He's also an excellent instructor. Click here.

	Youngest student with Chad (Chief Instructor)

If you would like to learn more about Budo Boxing email: admin@hoganleisure.com.au
  

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