Shinan Robert Tierney is Australia's senior Shisenkan International Kobudo Federation teacher and Nanzan Shibu-Cho (“Southern Mountain” Dojo Branch Chief). Tierney Sensei has over 35 years martial arts experience and has lived, worked and trained in Japan over the last 21 years.

Tierney Shinan holds black belt ranks in Taijutsu, Jujutsu, Kenjutsu, Bojutsu and rank various traditional Ryu-ha. Tierney Shinan is focused on providing a place for all to learn and practice traditional Japanese Kodubo and looks forward to helping you on your martial arts journey.