The first time I saw two people dueling with lightsabers, I must admit, I thought it was pretty cringe. As someone who had spent years studying Aikido and Kenjutsu, the movements looked wild, undisciplined – everything that traditional martial arts weren’t. Dressed in full cosplay and performing for a small
Dear Saber Academy Students, Kyushin-Ryu Aikido students and family, As we conclude 2024 and move into 2025, I want to share with you some of the events over the last 2 years that has brought us to where we stand today and the vision that guides us forward. For our
In the electrifying world of Saber Skirmish, the adult division has once again proven why it’s the talk of the combat sports community. As we look back at the period from August to September 2024, including the prestigious Golden Saber Tournament, we’ve witnessed a saga of skill, determination, and the
The Saber Skirmish Junior Division’s results for September are in and reveal intriguing developments as we enter into term 4! Beatrix Von Rieben continues to be a dominant force in the division. In September von Rieben added 3 wins to her total. While her win rate slightly decreased from 67%
The August results are in for our electrifying Saber Skirmish league, and the competition is fiercer than ever as we approach the highly anticipated Saber Skirmish 2024 Golden Saber Tournament on September 21st. With returning veterans and rising stars alike vying for supremacy, the stage is set for an unforgettable
The August leaderboard for the Junior Lightsaber Combat League has been released, and it’s clear that the force is strong with some of our young Padawans. Leading the pack is none other than Beatrix Von Rieben, whose lightsaber skills have been lighting up the arena all season. Von Rieben, an
Saber Academy volunteers Nathan Sharpe and Tara Quinn showcased the exciting world of Saber Skirmish at Invictus Australia’s first SA Defence Community Sports Expo, held at the Veteran Wellbeing Centre in the Repat Health Precinct, Daw Park. The demonstration was part of a diverse range of adaptive sports and activities
On April 1, 2024, Mikhayl Sensei, was featured on the popular American podcast “Saber Rattle.” During the “Saber Rattle Sundays” episode, which streamed live at 7 pm Pacific, Sensei Mikhayl shared insights into the growing saber combat scene in Australia. He delved into the rich history and principles of Kyushin Ludo and the growing community of practitioners Down Under. The interview provided an informative and entertaining experience for saber enthusiasts and those curious about this fascinating discipline.
In a recent episode of The Kyber Kave’s Saber Rattle podcast, Mikhayl von Rieben from Kyushin Ludo discussed the growing lightsaber combat community in Australia. The interview, which aired during the show’s regular Sunday 7 PM Pacific timeslot, provided insights into the Australian saber combat scene and highlighted upcoming developments.A
In Adelaide, Star Wars fans can now learn how to use a light saber just like a Jedi.
“There’s just something very iconic about that white glow and swinging something around over your head”, said Sensei Mikey from Kyushin-Ryu Australia who teaches students in across the metropolitan area from Gawler to North Adelaide, Mount Barker to Port Adelaide. Speaking to Sonya Feldhoff, Mikey said, “We start to see people do disarms and takedowns and very epic movements”.
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