**Finding Inspiration in Every Turn**
Bujinkan Kokoro Dojo is a proud subsidiary of The Bujinkan Shoshin Dojo Penrith.
We warmly welcome all female students aged 16 and older, regardless of skill or fitness levels, who adhere to the Guidelines of the Bujinkan. Our training environment is relaxed yet challenging and rewarding, allowing students to grow and thrive.
The Bujinkan encompasses the study of nine traditional ryuha (schools) inherited by Soke Masaaki Hatsumi, who teaches from the hombu dojo in Noda, Japan.
If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to us at Kokorobujinkandojo@gmail.com or join us for a class.
**The Japanese Concept of Kokoro**
Kokoro is a Japanese word that is often translated as “heart” or “spirit.” However, the concept of kokoro encompasses what a person thinks, feels, and would like to express. It is made of a person’s thoughts and will that drive them forward, the knowledge and experience they have acquired through time, and all their feelings.
Yet, kokoro is more than the sum of all these elements: it is all these elements at the same time. Each person’s features give their kokoro its own “color” and “shape,” making every human a distinct individual with a unique inner richness.
A person’s kokoro cannot be seen or touched, it resides in the area of the heart. Hidden in this invisible kokoro, lies a complex patchwork of ideas, concepts, and feelings that cannot be fully accessed from the outside.
One’s kokoro lives in everything he or she creates. The creation can be a material or conceptual one.
It is the essence of something.
*** Michele Jones - Shidoshi ***
Michele began her martial arts journey in 1992, immersing herself in the discipline with commitment and enthusiasm. After a brief break at the end of 1993, she returned to her training with a renewed sense of purpose and an expanded vision.
Her passion for martial arts has taken her to Japan multiple times, where she has had the honor of training with esteemed masters, further deepening her understanding and skills. She has also trained extensively in Australia under skilled instructors.
As a dedicated advocate for empowering women in martial arts, Michele is committed to making the discipline accessible and inspiring for all.
Now a 5th Dan instructor, Michele is a certified member of the Bujinkan Shidoshi-kai and is licensed to teach Bujinkan. Her journey reflects both her personal dedication and her mission to foster growth and inclusivity within the martial arts community.
As a dedicated instructor at Bujinkan Kokoro Dojo, Michele brings a unique set of skills and experiences to guide you on your martial arts path.
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