Our story —

Busselton's original martial arts dojo

Welcome to the Busselton Martial Arts Dojo of Bukido Taijutsu. Taijutsu is one of the oldest of Japanese fighting arts and can be translated to “body skills” or “body potential”. This art is what was known in ancient times as a Sogo Bujutsu, meaning it is a composite school teaching a wide variety of aspects of martial art training. In this school, you will learn all aspects of unarmed combat including a huge selection of kicks and strikes, avoids and blocks, joint locks, throws, chokes, takedowns, ground fighting, submissions as well as footwork, mobility, and multiple opponent strategies. Over time you will develop a very high level of fitness and general well-being.

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We offer safe and effective class-style training for all ages and abilities, as well as private 1on1 sessions.
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OUR STORY

Sensei Phil Holt—
Phil Holt was born in Perth in 1976. He started his martial arts training when he was 17 years old. As a personal student of Shihan John Ang, he spent 13 years learning the Japanese art of Taijutsu. His training during this period was full-time, being in the dojo 5 days a week. His passion for the art and his enthusiasm for the training allowed him to grow steadily through the ranks, grading for his black belt in 2002. For a further 6 years, Phil studied the Nidan syllabus as well as opening up to other styles and arts. Investigating other arts like Boxing, Kickboxing, Aikido, Brazilian Ju-Jutsu, Judo, Koryu Jujutsu, Iaido, Kenjutsu and Goju Karate gave Phil a more holistic view of the martial arts. In July 2006 Phil moved to Busselton where he started his own Dojo, naming his style of Taijutsu, “Bukido Taijutsu”. In October 2009, after more than 16 years of full-time study, Sensei Phil graded for the San Dan, Master Level, which involved demonstrating mastery of unarmed fighting techniques, various weapons, as well as many meditation techniques. “As a full-time professional martial artist, it is my life’s work and passion, to further refine and develop this art which has changed my life. In my opinion, there is no other thing in our society that can do for you what this art can do. The essence of the art is to transform ourselves out of our anxious, troubled state and develop ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually, so we can realise our full potential. To live a happy and harmonious life is the highest goal of Bukido Taijutsu.” - Sensei Phil