Welcome to the official page for Australian Taido! For information about practicing taido in Australia, contact us at [email protected]
Taido (躰道) is a martial art originating from Japan that utilises dynamic movement and evasive counter techniques across 3 dimensions to defeat an opponent. The style has been practiced in Australia since 1997 with 2 clubs currently operating in Sydney. We encourage newcomers to try out taido and welcome visiting taidokas from overseas to practice with us!
The UNSW Taido Club is currently running a beginners course, it is never too late to join.
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UNSW Taido Club We practice Taido (躰道) – roughly translated as “the way of the mind and body” – a dynamic Japanese martial art with roots from Okinawan Karate at UNSW.
14/02/2026
The UNSW Taido club is having a FREE try on session at the UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre tomorrow night.
12/02/2026
The UNSW Taido Club has had a successful O-Week and the yearly beginner course starts Tuesday 17/2.
You can find them at the UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre on Tuesday’s at 7-8:30 pm and Sunday’s at 5-7 pm.
23/10/2023
In Taido, kicks can come from anywhere, because we generate techniques from body movement rather than adhering to rigid forms. From any given position and trajectory, either leg can kick from one or more directions, or we could choose to punch, depending on distance and other factors. This dynamic flow aspect to Taido techniques is one of the key characteristics of our art.
Stay fluid. Stay aware. Keep adapting.
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06/10/2023
Something special happens when you spend weeks, months, years training together. Pushing your limits. Failing. Recovering. Learning. And trusting that your dojo members have your back.
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16/07/2023
Finally, after a very long wait, the Taido World Championships and International Taido Friendship Games are taking place in Hirosaki, Japan on the 29th and 30th of July.
The Australian is team ready to fly out and will do their best at the event.
Japan, here we come!
Congratulations to Dave Lewis and Mandy Young for passing their Shinsa to 4 Dan Renshi. They are the first students of Australian Taido to achieve this rank.
Their commitment to Australian Taido is outstanding, and they are very appreciated by the other Taido students in Australia.
We wish all our Taido friends around the world a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏼 and a Happy New Year!
This year Australian Taido turns 25 years!
We have had many competitions over the years but never an official Australian Championship.
Tomorrow, the first ever Australian Championship will be held, and to celebrate this the Sensei's have made some very special medals to mark the occasion and to thank our amazing students for making this journey so special.
The UNSW Taido club are taking in beginners again. Make sure you contact them if you’d like to join or come for a trial session.
| Tuesday | 7pm - 9:30pm |
| Thursday | 7pm - 9:30pm |
| Sunday | 6pm - 8:30pm |