NEW MEMBER
I'd like to welcome new member John Collett. He has attended and instructed at IBF training days in the past and since moving to SA has run a small dojo in Minupa in the Barossa teaching Bankoku Hyou-ha Jujutsu / Kuatsu / Hakuda Kenpo / Ceberano-ha Goju-kenpo and Goju-kobujutsu. Training since 1963 he is the technical lead of Goju-kobujutsu under Ceberano Hanshi.
IBF Training Day Queensland
On September the 25th Peter Hills held another successful IBF training day in Queensland with the help of 6 other instructors sharing knowledge of their styles. They included Dave Somers (Wing Chun), Gary Edwards (Karate) Ian Fauth (Superfoot System), Geordie McTaggart (Tae Kwon Do), Shannon Higgins (Military Combatives) and Gavin Slater (Daito Ryu Aiki Jitsu).
I'd like to welcome new member John Collett. He has attended and instructed at IBF training days in the past and since moving to SA has run a small dojo in Minupa in the Barossa teaching Bankoku Hyou-ha Jujutsu / Kuatsu / Hakuda Kenpo / Ceberano-ha Goju-kenpo and Goju-kobujutsu. Training since 1963 he is the technical lead of Goju-kobujutsu under Ceberano Hanshi.
IBF Training Day Queensland
On September the 25th Peter Hills held another successful IBF training day in Queensland with the help of 6 other instructors sharing knowledge of their styles. They included Dave Somers (Wing Chun), Gary Edwards (Karate) Ian Fauth (Superfoot System), Geordie McTaggart (Tae Kwon Do), Shannon Higgins (Military Combatives) and Gavin Slater (Daito Ryu Aiki Jitsu).
Membership Renewals for 2022-2023
Dear members,
Thankyou for all those who have submitted their renewal payment.
I hope this message finds you all well and safe. After a harrowing 2 years with restrictions during the pandemic it has been impossible for us to organize gatherings and slowed our efforts to promote the “Better Martial Arts Community”. In June 2020 it was unanimously decided that the membership renewals should be waived in light of so many clubs prevented from operating, indeed some permanently. Once again in June 2021 it was decided it would be unfair to ask of renewals from some states while others were still restricted through lockdowns. Fortunately the Judo Department has grown with new individual memberships and there have been some of the existing and new memberships paid up until June 2023.
To operate as a promotional hub of great martial arts clubs and provide a global exposure and international recognition we do need to raise funds. This pays for our global membership, stationary, website and domain expenses. The goal is also to be in a position to direct more public views to the member page to highlight your clubs. This is delayed but we will be promoting your events so please let us know if we can support you in any way. It is our hope through use of various links and exposure all members will have traffic directed to their websites and indeed increase memberships and assist us to promote likeminded martial artists.
It has been an unprecedented time and the public still seem hesitant to mix freely. Please continue your good hygiene practices and support each other because as you help others you’ll also be helping yourself and bring yourselves recognition as part of the Better Martial Arts Community.
There has been enquiries from many who want to become part of the IBF Australia to appear as an accepted individual/club. We do our best to research the credentials to prevent the degradation of any disciplines and so some, in our view, don’t fit the standards or character we prefer. We do encourage everyone to be involved in your specific sports to promote the right events, sit on committees and support the right people. We also like to hear of the quiet achievers who have been involved for decades and lack a peer for deserved recognition. If you are part of an organization holding an event please let us know and we will use our site and Facebook page to help promote it.
I wish you all the best for the future and hope going forward we can all work toward being involved in promotion of events to help our veterans, bring awareness to domestic violence, raise funds to help fight various diseases etc. Not only does it help the community and yourselves but creates a great environment for interaction with fellow members.
It is time for us to ask for your renewal to continue as a member of the IBF Australia. Please let us know if we need to update a link or club details if there has been a change. Remember $100 for a year of exposure on a globally viewed site alone is certainly worth it.
For those who have closed or no longer wish to be a part of our organization please just return a message and let us know and your link will be deleted.
For renewal payments please put a clear reference. Banking details are below. If you do wish to continue but have financial restrictions please let me know.
Kind Regards
Kym Reid - President IBF Australia.
BANKSA
International Budo Federation Australia
BSB: 105 192
Account: 040638740
Dear members,
Thankyou for all those who have submitted their renewal payment.
I hope this message finds you all well and safe. After a harrowing 2 years with restrictions during the pandemic it has been impossible for us to organize gatherings and slowed our efforts to promote the “Better Martial Arts Community”. In June 2020 it was unanimously decided that the membership renewals should be waived in light of so many clubs prevented from operating, indeed some permanently. Once again in June 2021 it was decided it would be unfair to ask of renewals from some states while others were still restricted through lockdowns. Fortunately the Judo Department has grown with new individual memberships and there have been some of the existing and new memberships paid up until June 2023.
To operate as a promotional hub of great martial arts clubs and provide a global exposure and international recognition we do need to raise funds. This pays for our global membership, stationary, website and domain expenses. The goal is also to be in a position to direct more public views to the member page to highlight your clubs. This is delayed but we will be promoting your events so please let us know if we can support you in any way. It is our hope through use of various links and exposure all members will have traffic directed to their websites and indeed increase memberships and assist us to promote likeminded martial artists.
It has been an unprecedented time and the public still seem hesitant to mix freely. Please continue your good hygiene practices and support each other because as you help others you’ll also be helping yourself and bring yourselves recognition as part of the Better Martial Arts Community.
There has been enquiries from many who want to become part of the IBF Australia to appear as an accepted individual/club. We do our best to research the credentials to prevent the degradation of any disciplines and so some, in our view, don’t fit the standards or character we prefer. We do encourage everyone to be involved in your specific sports to promote the right events, sit on committees and support the right people. We also like to hear of the quiet achievers who have been involved for decades and lack a peer for deserved recognition. If you are part of an organization holding an event please let us know and we will use our site and Facebook page to help promote it.
I wish you all the best for the future and hope going forward we can all work toward being involved in promotion of events to help our veterans, bring awareness to domestic violence, raise funds to help fight various diseases etc. Not only does it help the community and yourselves but creates a great environment for interaction with fellow members.
It is time for us to ask for your renewal to continue as a member of the IBF Australia. Please let us know if we need to update a link or club details if there has been a change. Remember $100 for a year of exposure on a globally viewed site alone is certainly worth it.
For those who have closed or no longer wish to be a part of our organization please just return a message and let us know and your link will be deleted.
For renewal payments please put a clear reference. Banking details are below. If you do wish to continue but have financial restrictions please let me know.
Kind Regards
Kym Reid - President IBF Australia.
BANKSA
International Budo Federation Australia
BSB: 105 192
Account: 040638740
New Years message: 2021
Welcome to the New Year. We are hopeful the Covid restrictions have passed and our members can get off to a new start. Last year the committee agreed that as we navigate through all the fast changing restrictions and different rules for each state all membership fees would be waived until July 2021. Some members have moved or closed over this time so the listing will need to be refreshed.
At the end of last year Lance Johnson was promoted to 4th Dan. Congratulations Lance.
I'd like members to keep an eye out for some promotion by Chris Ma'ha in early February to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Jan De Jong.
At this time I would like to congratulate Senpai Alan Matic in his new role with the IBF Judo Department as our Oceania liaison officer, his responsibilities will be assisting our team with government grants, promotions, advertising and events.
Meanwhile individual memberships in the Judo department has been building. Great work by John Guljas who has built a Judo Department specific website to co-ordinate the specific Judo training and events details.
A big shout out to new sponsors "WERRIBEE KIA" who kindly donated toward the IBFA apparel created by the "StarSub" apparel team who works with the AFL and the Rugby Australia The committee are excited by John's efforts once again and after some brainstorming we have come up with our new designs in a clothing range that will be available by the end of February 2021.
Building a Better Martial Arts Community has been our mantra for 13 years now but seemed a lot of words to fit on the shirts. Through research by John and Yoshi Uemura (our liaison officer) we found "JITA KYOEI" embraced all that the IBF Australia hub is about (see information page)
On behalf of the IBF-A committee I wish you all a safe and active New Year and look forward to having more events to bring everyone together again once the restrictions are eased.
Kind Regards
Kym Reid
President IBF Australia
Welcome to the New Year. We are hopeful the Covid restrictions have passed and our members can get off to a new start. Last year the committee agreed that as we navigate through all the fast changing restrictions and different rules for each state all membership fees would be waived until July 2021. Some members have moved or closed over this time so the listing will need to be refreshed.
At the end of last year Lance Johnson was promoted to 4th Dan. Congratulations Lance.
I'd like members to keep an eye out for some promotion by Chris Ma'ha in early February to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Jan De Jong.
At this time I would like to congratulate Senpai Alan Matic in his new role with the IBF Judo Department as our Oceania liaison officer, his responsibilities will be assisting our team with government grants, promotions, advertising and events.
Meanwhile individual memberships in the Judo department has been building. Great work by John Guljas who has built a Judo Department specific website to co-ordinate the specific Judo training and events details.
A big shout out to new sponsors "WERRIBEE KIA" who kindly donated toward the IBFA apparel created by the "StarSub" apparel team who works with the AFL and the Rugby Australia The committee are excited by John's efforts once again and after some brainstorming we have come up with our new designs in a clothing range that will be available by the end of February 2021.
Building a Better Martial Arts Community has been our mantra for 13 years now but seemed a lot of words to fit on the shirts. Through research by John and Yoshi Uemura (our liaison officer) we found "JITA KYOEI" embraced all that the IBF Australia hub is about (see information page)
On behalf of the IBF-A committee I wish you all a safe and active New Year and look forward to having more events to bring everyone together again once the restrictions are eased.
Kind Regards
Kym Reid
President IBF Australia
July 2020
The IBF - Australia welcome aboard another Western Australian, Lance Johnson who has his own club, the Jiu-Jitsu Studio. Again the IBF grows quietly with those who fit into the Better Martial Arts Community.
March 2020
The IBF - Australia welcome aboard Chris Ma'ha and Richard Awad.
We hope they'll find value in being involved with the Better Martial Arts community.
Corona Virus. A very challenging time for all dojo owners. Please be diligent in educating students the value of hand cleaning and restrict contact. At the end of the day with the new self isolation rules enforcement it can mean clubs closing. Please note all the government warnings. We can't speak of specifics at this time because of the speed that this is evolving. All the best to you all.
The IBF - Australia welcome aboard another Western Australian, Lance Johnson who has his own club, the Jiu-Jitsu Studio. Again the IBF grows quietly with those who fit into the Better Martial Arts Community.
March 2020
The IBF - Australia welcome aboard Chris Ma'ha and Richard Awad.
We hope they'll find value in being involved with the Better Martial Arts community.
Corona Virus. A very challenging time for all dojo owners. Please be diligent in educating students the value of hand cleaning and restrict contact. At the end of the day with the new self isolation rules enforcement it can mean clubs closing. Please note all the government warnings. We can't speak of specifics at this time because of the speed that this is evolving. All the best to you all.
New Years message: 2020
Dear members,
As the year closes I reflect on the journey that got me here. Apart from the near half century of training there has been many who opened doors for me. In the 1970’s contact karateka had little opportunity to compete in SA unless you traveled interstate for knockdown tournaments. By 1982 a group of clubs in South Australia formed a contact competition with protections from serious injuries and open to all practitioners and formed the Australian Martial Arts Association. There was no interference to any peer bodies, open to all styles and gave an alternative to all the non-contact sports at the time. There were forms from karate, taekwondo, silat, kungfu and many others. We saw breaking and weapons demonstrations and very different fighting methods competing against each other with participants from many states coming back improved each year.
Insurance concerns, new competitions, OH&S and some members with self interests began to change things. After being a part of the AMAA committee for nearly 20 years it became obvious the AMAA's role had diminished. In 2007 I resigned. Some long standing members regained control of the AMAA but sadly by 2017 it was abandoned.
What I took from that era was that the AMAA wasn’t formed to reinvent what was already in place, it wasn’t for control of clubs, it wasn’t exclusive of different arts and it wasn’t for giving out grandiose titles and ranks. It was purely to give a platform where people could meet regularly and compete or test their skills within a set of rules. From this long standing relationships and respect was developed. It was a great martial arts community.
It was in 2007 I joined the International Budo Federation under the President, Terry Riches and later that year I held my first IBF training day in SA at which many past AMAA members attended. With so many negative elements destroying the ideals and public image of martial arts I said to Terry “I don’t want to be a part of an association that doesn’t associate people or an organisation that doesn’t organize things” So it became our resolve to use the longest standing multi-discipline international martial arts organization to help “Build a Better Martial Arts Community”. We all know of people using martial arts for their personal gain but they attract the same types. The IBF prefers to exclude even the genuine martial artists if they knowingly support the worst elements of any martial arts disciplines. Terry Riches has always been very ridged on the giving of a grading or acceptance of clubs where it doesn’t meet recognized criteria or fit our image. This is one of the reasons the IBF has earned the respect it has. We have great ambassadors running the states of Qld. ACT and WA. Thanks goes to Peter Hills and Nigel Farrier for working to support their martial arts communities.
The IBF has grown substantially over the last decade, inspiring some, supporting others, giving a resource to many. The biggest resource has been the members of the “Better Martial Arts Community” themselves, some being members of the IBF, some are supporters.
Now Terry Riches and I look forward to 2020 with the exciting inclusion of John Guljas. His energy is amazing and is working hard to preserve judo in his portfolio as Director of the IBF Judo Department.
John and Terry have worked hard to gain acceptance in the NSW CSA and we welcome the influx of many fantastic judoka. Yoshi Uemura has accepted to liaise with our Japanese connections and has great skills to share in Goju and Judo himself. We have also incorporated the “International Budo Federation Australia” as an entity so that efforts can be handed on to those we know will continue the work into the future.
Remember the IBF-A is your support organisation. Help build it with people you believe are fundamentally part of a better martial arts community. Support your discipline’s competitions, promote involvement with good groups, open the right doors for your students. In the New Year there will be many more temporary societies or world groups formed purely for self-interest. Don’t lose the respect of your peers and students for short term gains.
We look forward to doing more for our members next year. We hope to have members organise specialized events to support veterans, victims of domestic violence, special needs and international competition teams. More seminars will be held to bring people together to share skills and information. We will have resources to educate and improve “The Better Martial Arts Community” in judging, teaching and competing.
The International Budo Federation Australia wish you all a great New Year in 2020. Stay healthy and stay safe.
Sincere Regards
Kym Reid
president IBF Australia
Dear members,
As the year closes I reflect on the journey that got me here. Apart from the near half century of training there has been many who opened doors for me. In the 1970’s contact karateka had little opportunity to compete in SA unless you traveled interstate for knockdown tournaments. By 1982 a group of clubs in South Australia formed a contact competition with protections from serious injuries and open to all practitioners and formed the Australian Martial Arts Association. There was no interference to any peer bodies, open to all styles and gave an alternative to all the non-contact sports at the time. There were forms from karate, taekwondo, silat, kungfu and many others. We saw breaking and weapons demonstrations and very different fighting methods competing against each other with participants from many states coming back improved each year.
Insurance concerns, new competitions, OH&S and some members with self interests began to change things. After being a part of the AMAA committee for nearly 20 years it became obvious the AMAA's role had diminished. In 2007 I resigned. Some long standing members regained control of the AMAA but sadly by 2017 it was abandoned.
What I took from that era was that the AMAA wasn’t formed to reinvent what was already in place, it wasn’t for control of clubs, it wasn’t exclusive of different arts and it wasn’t for giving out grandiose titles and ranks. It was purely to give a platform where people could meet regularly and compete or test their skills within a set of rules. From this long standing relationships and respect was developed. It was a great martial arts community.
It was in 2007 I joined the International Budo Federation under the President, Terry Riches and later that year I held my first IBF training day in SA at which many past AMAA members attended. With so many negative elements destroying the ideals and public image of martial arts I said to Terry “I don’t want to be a part of an association that doesn’t associate people or an organisation that doesn’t organize things” So it became our resolve to use the longest standing multi-discipline international martial arts organization to help “Build a Better Martial Arts Community”. We all know of people using martial arts for their personal gain but they attract the same types. The IBF prefers to exclude even the genuine martial artists if they knowingly support the worst elements of any martial arts disciplines. Terry Riches has always been very ridged on the giving of a grading or acceptance of clubs where it doesn’t meet recognized criteria or fit our image. This is one of the reasons the IBF has earned the respect it has. We have great ambassadors running the states of Qld. ACT and WA. Thanks goes to Peter Hills and Nigel Farrier for working to support their martial arts communities.
The IBF has grown substantially over the last decade, inspiring some, supporting others, giving a resource to many. The biggest resource has been the members of the “Better Martial Arts Community” themselves, some being members of the IBF, some are supporters.
Now Terry Riches and I look forward to 2020 with the exciting inclusion of John Guljas. His energy is amazing and is working hard to preserve judo in his portfolio as Director of the IBF Judo Department.
John and Terry have worked hard to gain acceptance in the NSW CSA and we welcome the influx of many fantastic judoka. Yoshi Uemura has accepted to liaise with our Japanese connections and has great skills to share in Goju and Judo himself. We have also incorporated the “International Budo Federation Australia” as an entity so that efforts can be handed on to those we know will continue the work into the future.
Remember the IBF-A is your support organisation. Help build it with people you believe are fundamentally part of a better martial arts community. Support your discipline’s competitions, promote involvement with good groups, open the right doors for your students. In the New Year there will be many more temporary societies or world groups formed purely for self-interest. Don’t lose the respect of your peers and students for short term gains.
We look forward to doing more for our members next year. We hope to have members organise specialized events to support veterans, victims of domestic violence, special needs and international competition teams. More seminars will be held to bring people together to share skills and information. We will have resources to educate and improve “The Better Martial Arts Community” in judging, teaching and competing.
The International Budo Federation Australia wish you all a great New Year in 2020. Stay healthy and stay safe.
Sincere Regards
Kym Reid
president IBF Australia
News: November 2019
Welcome to our latest member Ray Gardiner of Uechi Ryu Karate-Do in Queensland
Welcome to our latest member Ray Gardiner of Uechi Ryu Karate-Do in Queensland
News: December 2019
With the judo community growing rapidly we have decided that the collective information should be handled by that department on a linked website. Please have a look and enter the purpose made site put together by our own John Guljas to keep updated.
With the judo community growing rapidly we have decided that the collective information should be handled by that department on a linked website. Please have a look and enter the purpose made site put together by our own John Guljas to keep updated.
We would also like to congratulate Shihan Mr. Terry Riches, our judo technical director, in his 7th Dan Judo promotion approved at the international congress held in Poland on the 3rd & 4th of October.
The IBF in conjunction with the AJU will be conducting an IBF Judo referee and Kata judges courses, this will be available by next year.
Alan Matic's 2nd Dan in Judo was approved by the IBF-JD and the IBF-Australia committee for the 14th of December 2019. The IBF-JD is in talks with some Japanese clubs to set up a Judo training trip for personal development, dates TBA.
The Australian IBF-JD Judo Seminar will also be held next year, dates TBA.
The IBF in conjunction with the AJU will be conducting an IBF Judo referee and Kata judges courses, this will be available by next year.
Alan Matic's 2nd Dan in Judo was approved by the IBF-JD and the IBF-Australia committee for the 14th of December 2019. The IBF-JD is in talks with some Japanese clubs to set up a Judo training trip for personal development, dates TBA.
The Australian IBF-JD Judo Seminar will also be held next year, dates TBA.
News: July 2019
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Welcome to our newest members, Shane Chambers, Michael Shields and Daniel Rusitovic.
Daniel is an Australian 2000 Judo Olympian and operates a successful martial arts business in Australia on his own designed competitions judo gi's and is the go to person for competition tatami mat hire for large Judo, BJJ and submission grappling events in Australia.
Daniel is an Australian 2000 Judo Olympian and operates a successful martial arts business in Australia on his own designed competitions judo gi's and is the go to person for competition tatami mat hire for large Judo, BJJ and submission grappling events in Australia.
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Also welcome Scott Steer to the IBF Australia. Veteran Grappling on the Gold Coast will be holding their Grand Opening on August 3rd.
Here is a little insight to what Scott is about. He's there to support his community, try the link here |
News: May 2019
Dear Members,
the IBF Australia is a leading organization for bringing together many great martial artists of many different codes or disciplines. Our goal is to support other good groups and trainers and to open up the martial arts community for those furthering themselves. By doing so through introductions we are encouraging networking with the right people. The International Budo Federation has been in Australia now for over 40 years with Peter Shuller and Stephen Duggan as past guardings and for the last 25 years under the ownership of Terry Riches the IBF has grown a lot. The growth is sure to continue under the new entity of "International Budo Federation Australia Inc." and is now an entity to pass forward.
Dear Members,
the IBF Australia is a leading organization for bringing together many great martial artists of many different codes or disciplines. Our goal is to support other good groups and trainers and to open up the martial arts community for those furthering themselves. By doing so through introductions we are encouraging networking with the right people. The International Budo Federation has been in Australia now for over 40 years with Peter Shuller and Stephen Duggan as past guardings and for the last 25 years under the ownership of Terry Riches the IBF has grown a lot. The growth is sure to continue under the new entity of "International Budo Federation Australia Inc." and is now an entity to pass forward.
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International Budo Federation Australia has become incorporated.
With growth comes other challenges and we want the network to build for the benefit of future groups and with the growth of the Judo Department under John Guljas we need to form an entity that we can eventually pass on for continuance. As of 20th of May, 2019 “International Budo Federation Australia” has been incorporated. What does that mean? You will notice a change in the postal address and banking details. This is part of the change we feel was necessary to keep the “Better Martial Arts Community” thriving long after we have gone. It means we can help support others with events for disabled, women against violence, seminars to raise money, source discounts etc. and have that continue on for decades. The core to our approach is to highlight the members to the public and so through the corporation we can now also look at ways to give more exposure and support. That means discounts at IBF Australia promoted events and “member’s only” events also. As the new management committee of the "International Budo Federation Australia Inc." we hope more will be achieved for our members. |
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The IBF Judo Department
Sensei John and Sensei Terry have worked for 2 years with the Combat Sports Authority NSW and the IBF Judo Department was the first to be investigated and passed for future competitions. There are many new members and as there is growth, competitions and peers for grading will be important. With larger numbers comes more administration so we are sourcing programs to send renewal reminders and send receipts. We will also move to member status cards as well rather than mailing Budo Passes back and forth.
New President
For over a year President Terry has urged me to take on the role as President and focus on working with John in the Judo Department. With agreement by the new incorporated body's committee I have accepted that role and thank Terry for his long standing guidance, patience and generosity which will be ongoing in the role as Vice President and technical director with John in the Judo Department.
New membership renewal date
We have decided that memberships will now be renewed on the 1st of July each year to circumvent the mess of early year member applications, gradings, and public holidays. Those paid up so far will have their membership extended to that date for free.
We hope that members remember the introductions and benefits the IBF Australia have made for them over the years, now we need your support to help others become part of the Better Martial Arts Community, promote members events, encourage style specific groups to run competitions and to help others in their fundraising efforts. Some member clubs have now closed and will be removed from the site. Remember for a small fee we put links to your clubs on a globally recognized website. While other groups come and go the IBF Australia will continue to grow. Are there other groups that could benefit from exposure on our site? Let them know.
Thankyou for your time to read this.
Kind Regards
Kym Reid
President IBF Australia.
Sensei John and Sensei Terry have worked for 2 years with the Combat Sports Authority NSW and the IBF Judo Department was the first to be investigated and passed for future competitions. There are many new members and as there is growth, competitions and peers for grading will be important. With larger numbers comes more administration so we are sourcing programs to send renewal reminders and send receipts. We will also move to member status cards as well rather than mailing Budo Passes back and forth.
New President
For over a year President Terry has urged me to take on the role as President and focus on working with John in the Judo Department. With agreement by the new incorporated body's committee I have accepted that role and thank Terry for his long standing guidance, patience and generosity which will be ongoing in the role as Vice President and technical director with John in the Judo Department.
New membership renewal date
We have decided that memberships will now be renewed on the 1st of July each year to circumvent the mess of early year member applications, gradings, and public holidays. Those paid up so far will have their membership extended to that date for free.
We hope that members remember the introductions and benefits the IBF Australia have made for them over the years, now we need your support to help others become part of the Better Martial Arts Community, promote members events, encourage style specific groups to run competitions and to help others in their fundraising efforts. Some member clubs have now closed and will be removed from the site. Remember for a small fee we put links to your clubs on a globally recognized website. While other groups come and go the IBF Australia will continue to grow. Are there other groups that could benefit from exposure on our site? Let them know.
Thankyou for your time to read this.
Kind Regards
Kym Reid
President IBF Australia.
On Friday the 19th of May we were privileged to have Sensei John come to South Australia to share his knowledge. On the Friday we drove around to see the changes in Adelaide since he was here last in 1991 to fight in Kickboxing championships and that night we met with Craig Swingler, (Peter Morton Academy and Hall of Fame) and enjoyed some entertainment. Saturday we discussed the future and plans for the IBF Australia and with Terry on the phone we held our conference. Later we met with Bill "Superfoot" Wallace rep for Australia, Ian Fauth. John and Ian come from 2 totally different styles and were discussing the future of martial arts and sharing the history. Sunday we spent some time in Birdwood for the 4X4 show and car Museum. That night we were on the mats where John showed his skills, impressing a few with his abilities. A great weekend for all.
IBF- Judo Department approved in NSW
What a great end to the year and new beginnings for the International Budo Federation Australia with it’s Judo Department gaining recognition by the Combat Sports Authority in NSW.
We, the IBF-JD, are extremely excited for the future for traditional Kodokan and Kosen Judo in Australia. After nearly 2 years of patience and determination the IBF-JD has been approved by the sports minister of NSW as an excepted organisation and as an exempted Judo group to operate International events and seminars with the approval of our state and Australian government.
This is a great boost to the IBF-JD which has been gaining huge growth with more interests and memberships from all over the country. Now with the strong backing of our national and international Judo body it greatly enhances our reputation here.
This means that the state government of NSW has recognised the IBF-JD as a professional organisation and that it approves fully what we stand for and deliver to our martial arts community in this country.
Stay tuned for the IBF Australian Judo events coming in the near future. We, the IBF-JD, are also on a mission to select the best from some of the divisions to compete for the IBF world Judo championships held in England ( London ) to represent us from Australia.
Thank you for believing in the IBF-JD. I’m looking forward in seeing our members in our up and coming future events.
Have a safe and happy new year,
Sensei John Guljas IBF-JD director.
ibfjudodepartment@gmail.com
What a great end to the year and new beginnings for the International Budo Federation Australia with it’s Judo Department gaining recognition by the Combat Sports Authority in NSW.
We, the IBF-JD, are extremely excited for the future for traditional Kodokan and Kosen Judo in Australia. After nearly 2 years of patience and determination the IBF-JD has been approved by the sports minister of NSW as an excepted organisation and as an exempted Judo group to operate International events and seminars with the approval of our state and Australian government.
This is a great boost to the IBF-JD which has been gaining huge growth with more interests and memberships from all over the country. Now with the strong backing of our national and international Judo body it greatly enhances our reputation here.
This means that the state government of NSW has recognised the IBF-JD as a professional organisation and that it approves fully what we stand for and deliver to our martial arts community in this country.
Stay tuned for the IBF Australian Judo events coming in the near future. We, the IBF-JD, are also on a mission to select the best from some of the divisions to compete for the IBF world Judo championships held in England ( London ) to represent us from Australia.
Thank you for believing in the IBF-JD. I’m looking forward in seeing our members in our up and coming future events.
Have a safe and happy new year,
Sensei John Guljas IBF-JD director.
ibfjudodepartment@gmail.com
Membership
The IBF - Australia has been involved in promoting martial arts events and supports many other good martial arts organizations. Our network goes beyond just our members. Over the years we have inspired people to re-open their clubs, highlighted pioneers, published history and brought many of the different styles together at workshops where relationships have now been formed. We have helped promote local instructors and directed public inquiries to our members. We have supported instructors who have lost connection with their previous peer group by attending student and principal grading.
There are many groups formed now days, some seeking to control a sport, some for money and some for self recognition. The IBF is a hub for promoting activities to bring people together, to strengthen the diverse range of martial arts organizations, to promote integrity give recognition of those who have earned it and to support all good martial arts events.
We encourage members to be involved in their own groups to help promote competitions, events and style. That is part of being a better instructor, that is part of maintaining the martial arts for the future. We do not give ranks without scrutiny and research of history. Our officials volunteer to run events and share their knowledge and experience freely. For benefits look ... here
Dear members,
We encourage you all to ensure you have insurance.
To help you the things to be aware of are: Does cover include competitions and events?
IBF Australia members have the advantage of being involved with one of the most active and diverse networks of martial artists in Australia, a very supportive group of people from many styles, a presence on our website including links for the public, a peak body with transparent and verifiable ranks and connections with many local and overseas organizations.
We thank you for your patronage and hope you benefit from the member privileges and hope you will continue on as part of the IBF Australia’s “Better Martial Arts Community”.
Regards
Kym Reid
We encourage you all to ensure you have insurance.
To help you the things to be aware of are: Does cover include competitions and events?
- Do you need separate insurance for fundraisers etc?
- Does it cover you in other venues? Sometimes you may instruct at someone else’s venue or functions.
- What do they consider “Qualified”? Some sell qualifications (which are not regulated), others say a “Blackbelt”
- Are your students covered? Most policies do “NOT” cover the participants.
- Is the property covered?
- Does a dojo at home need a separate entry to qualify or is it excluded?
- Are assistant instructors covered when you aren’t in attendance?
- Are you covered if your student negligently hurts a 3rd party?
- Is your waiver effectively written?
IBF Australia members have the advantage of being involved with one of the most active and diverse networks of martial artists in Australia, a very supportive group of people from many styles, a presence on our website including links for the public, a peak body with transparent and verifiable ranks and connections with many local and overseas organizations.
We thank you for your patronage and hope you benefit from the member privileges and hope you will continue on as part of the IBF Australia’s “Better Martial Arts Community”.
Regards
Kym Reid
Congratulations Kym Reid on achieving his 7th Dan grading from the IBF
Kym has supported the IBF community for over 10 years and has now after 45years been graded by the global body his 7th Dan. Also the DNBK has recognized his rank as 6th Dan in Jujutsu and bestowed the title of Renshi.
Training days 2017
SA will have another training day in May and Qld is set for August. President Terry Riches should be having the screws and plates taken out of his leg and once we know we hope to get to WA. Our main focus will be on bringing our members into the eyes of the public. We will be able to do membership renewals through this site. If you know of good martial arts practitioners who would like to join please direct them to us. It's your community, why not make sure that we have the right people involved. Some will ask what are the benefits. You will have exposure on a globally recognized website, recognition and involvement with many great martial artists and events. We also support events that members may want to promote through our Facebook pages. We work with a lot of groups to help the many styles and competitions available if we feel it is in the interest of the members. It's about building a better martial arts community.
Training days 2017
SA will have another training day in May and Qld is set for August. President Terry Riches should be having the screws and plates taken out of his leg and once we know we hope to get to WA. Our main focus will be on bringing our members into the eyes of the public. We will be able to do membership renewals through this site. If you know of good martial arts practitioners who would like to join please direct them to us. It's your community, why not make sure that we have the right people involved. Some will ask what are the benefits. You will have exposure on a globally recognized website, recognition and involvement with many great martial artists and events. We also support events that members may want to promote through our Facebook pages. We work with a lot of groups to help the many styles and competitions available if we feel it is in the interest of the members. It's about building a better martial arts community.
