Midsumma 2026

On 26 April, Senior student-instructors Taisho Sam and Rene received their official renewal to their membership as international practitioners in Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK). DNBK is a prominent organisation overseeing traditional martial arts in Japan, requiring all members to be officially invited by a representative of the organisation. Principal instructor and Founder Renshi Damian…

Melbourne Dragons participated in the National All Styles (NAS) Victoria Round 2 Tournament on 21 June 2026. Results Student Event Place Grace MacNeil Continuous sparring (Novice) 1st John Mejia Open-hand forms (Novice) 2nd (Seiunchin) Lee Maskell Open-hand forms (Advanced) Did not place (Shisochin) Sam Carver Open-hand forms (Advanced) Did not place (Shisochin) Sam Carver Continuous…

A huge congratulations to everyone who participated in the June 2026 grading on 28 June. It was fantastic to see the hard work, perseverance, and spirit displayed by all students on the floor. Please join me in congratulating: Ren Ka – promoted to 9th Kyu Fadh Yusof – promoted to 9th Kyu John Federick Mejia…

Kagami Biraki is a Traditional Japanese dojo opening to welcome the new year. This year, Taishos Sam and Rene represented Melbourne Dragons at the official Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) Kagami Biraki training day on Saturday 17th January at Craigieburn Martial Arts Centre. Photos

Melbourne Dragons held their quarterly grading on 29 March 2026. Congrats to Lee on his white stripe Brown Belt, and Chris on his Orange belt! Photos

Melbourne Dragons participated in the 2026 edition of the annual Mardi Gras Martial Arts tournament on 14 February. This marked the club’s 4th consecutive year of participation in the IAGLMA (International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists) event, earning honors from Tournament Director Penny Gulliver for the Most Supportive Interstate Team. The club brought…