Dojo cho, Travis de Clifford. Bugo (martial name) 'Katsuyoshi'
The Kenshō Dōjō's objective is to offer students life changing personal growth & self-confidence. You are not only here to learn to defend yourself and others, but also to learn and share the values and treasures of Japanese Kobudō.
The dojo name, "Kenshō", means, "seeing one's true nature" & is usually translated as, "self-realisation" or, "first enlightenment". The goal of our training is to discover these realisations of our core character and refine and push them forward through the realm of combat. However, Jissen Kobudo is still relevant no matter your intention for training, not least of which is the basic necessity for real-world self protection and that of your loved ones.
Travis de Clifford (Bugo/martial name, 'Katsuyoshi' - "Strong Loyalty - Person of integrity, possessing great strength & wisdom.", given by Unsui Sensei 2015), has studied martial arts for 25 years & has been travelling to Japan since 2003.
In 2015, he acheived Sandan rank (3rd dan) & is now the Dōjō-chō (licensed certified teacher/dojo leader) of the Kenshō Dōjō, which is currently located on the Surf Coast, Victoria, Australia.
Travis, has been an advertising photographer for 24 years, but also, in 2018 started his own motorcycle tour business, FotoMoto Tours, in Japan. His passions are teaching, human biomechanics, fatherhood, Zen Buddhism, surfing & running.
He wants his students to experience authentic Japanese training &, therefore, offers trips to Japan twice a year. Keiko is held each morning for 2 - 3 hrs with personal instruction from his teacher, Unsui Sensei.
The dojo name, "Kenshō", means, "seeing one's true nature" & is usually translated as, "self-realisation" or, "first enlightenment". The goal of our training is to discover these realisations of our core character and refine and push them forward through the realm of combat. However, Jissen Kobudo is still relevant no matter your intention for training, not least of which is the basic necessity for real-world self protection and that of your loved ones.
Travis de Clifford (Bugo/martial name, 'Katsuyoshi' - "Strong Loyalty - Person of integrity, possessing great strength & wisdom.", given by Unsui Sensei 2015), has studied martial arts for 25 years & has been travelling to Japan since 2003.
In 2015, he acheived Sandan rank (3rd dan) & is now the Dōjō-chō (licensed certified teacher/dojo leader) of the Kenshō Dōjō, which is currently located on the Surf Coast, Victoria, Australia.
Travis, has been an advertising photographer for 24 years, but also, in 2018 started his own motorcycle tour business, FotoMoto Tours, in Japan. His passions are teaching, human biomechanics, fatherhood, Zen Buddhism, surfing & running.
He wants his students to experience authentic Japanese training &, therefore, offers trips to Japan twice a year. Keiko is held each morning for 2 - 3 hrs with personal instruction from his teacher, Unsui Sensei.
