Viewbank
JiuJitsu, Judo & Kung Fu Academy
About Viewbank JiuJitsu, Judo & Kung Fu
Tanigawa Ryu has been teaching the traditional arts of Jiu Jitsu and Judo in Viewbank since its founding by Sensei Mark Dransfield in 2011. In 2024 we added Sil Lum Hung Kuen Kung Fu on Fridays.
We welcome all students from age 8 and up to join us in developing character through the dedicated practice of the martial arts and learning self defence through skills taught and practiced safely in the dojo. Our learning has serious purpose but the environment is friendly and the activities are fun.
We practice and develop our martial art every Sunday except Easter, Mothers Day, Christmas and New Year. All are welcome to come and see what we do and to step onto the mat and give it a go!
Jiu Jitsu has improved my coordination and confidence 120%. — Warren.
Our teaching emphasises discipline, mindfulness, control and fitness whilst learning a realistic self-defence in a safe and fun environment.
- Kung Fu is taught on Friday evenings
- Jiu-jitsu and Judo are taught together on Sunday afternoons
Who trains here?
We have a mix of students over a wide range of ages. The younger people are often current Viewbank College pupils or students who joined us while they were at the College. Most are Viewbank locals but we also have students from other suburbs of northern Melbourne.
Training time
Fridays:
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kung Fu
Sundays:
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
JiuJitsu & Judo - Adults & Teenagers 13+
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Open mat for class participants
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
JiuJitsu & Judo - 8 to 12 year old
Instructors
Principal Instructors
Sensei Mark Dransfield, 3rd Dan
Sensei Owen Dransfield, 4th Dan
Sign up for a FREE trial class Beginners Welcome. No experience needed.
Learn... Safe falling and rolling...
Throwing and grappling...
Restraint and control...
Escapes from common attacks.
Location
Scout Hall, Viewbank Reserve, Rutherford Rd,
Viewbank
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