
The Kenshō Dōjō's objective is to offer students life changing personal growth & confidence in defending themselves, along with sharing the values & treasures of Japanese Kobudō.
The dojo name, "Kenshō", means, "seeing one's own true nature" & is usually translated as, "self-realisation" or, "first enlightenment". Jissen Kobudo is still relevant in modern society for many reasons, not least of which is the basic necessity for real-world self-defence.
Travis de Clifford (warrior name, 'Katsuyoshi' - "Strong Loyalty - A person of integrity, possessing both great strength & wisdom.", given by Unsui Sensei 2015), has studied martial arts for over 24 years & has been travelling to Japan since 2003.
In 2015, he acheived Sandan (3rd dan) & is now the Dōjō-chō (licensed teacher/dojo leader) of the Kenshō Dōjō, currently located on the Surf Coast, Victoria, Australia.
He's a professional advertising photographer, passionate about teaching, Zen Buddhism, surfing, running, human biomechanics and fatherhood.
He wants his students to experience authentic Japanese training & offers trips to Japan twice a year. At the hombu, training is held each morning for 2 - 4 hrs with personal instruction from his teacher, Unsui Sensei, the Kancho of Jissen Kobudo Jinenkan.
The dojo name, "Kenshō", means, "seeing one's own true nature" & is usually translated as, "self-realisation" or, "first enlightenment". Jissen Kobudo is still relevant in modern society for many reasons, not least of which is the basic necessity for real-world self-defence.
Travis de Clifford (warrior name, 'Katsuyoshi' - "Strong Loyalty - A person of integrity, possessing both great strength & wisdom.", given by Unsui Sensei 2015), has studied martial arts for over 24 years & has been travelling to Japan since 2003.
In 2015, he acheived Sandan (3rd dan) & is now the Dōjō-chō (licensed teacher/dojo leader) of the Kenshō Dōjō, currently located on the Surf Coast, Victoria, Australia.
He's a professional advertising photographer, passionate about teaching, Zen Buddhism, surfing, running, human biomechanics and fatherhood.
He wants his students to experience authentic Japanese training & offers trips to Japan twice a year. At the hombu, training is held each morning for 2 - 4 hrs with personal instruction from his teacher, Unsui Sensei, the Kancho of Jissen Kobudo Jinenkan.