Brad Palmer Sensei

Brad is the founder of Penguin Budo located in the town of Penguin, Tasmania.

Having fallen in love with the town Penguin, Brad was highly driven to create a true community-focused budo (martial arts) school when he arrived from Perth, WA 10 years ago.

Having significant roots in pre war and post war Aikido styles, Brad teaches and trains Yuishinkai Aikido and Gyokushin Ryu Aikido whereby his goal is to bring more than just martial arts training to Penguin.

In 2016, Brad obtained his Shodan in a Yoseikan Budo at West Coast Aikido Academy in Perth, Western Australia. In 2018 he was awarded his Nidan, coupled with his Sandan teaching certification from Washizu Terumi Kancho at the Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Hombu dojo in Japan.

In 2020 Brad met Sensei Peter Kelly from Yuishinkai Aikido and he changed how Brad viewed and approached his Aikido training.  In 2025 Brad was graded to Sandan in Yuishinkai Aikido by Peter Kelly.

Having continued his training gives Brad a great blend of pre war and post war Aikido. Coupled with an extensive background in coaching a variety of sports at both junior and senior levels helping him deliver a unique martial arts class that is enjoyable for students of all ages and levels.

Accreditation:

Sandan –  International Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation

Kyodo (Teaching Certificate) (International Guokushin Ryu Aikido Federation) 

Sandan – Yuishinkai Aikido International

Shodan –  recognised by Gyokunenkan Aikido and Japanese Martial Arts

Shodan Yoseikan Budo – West Coast Aiido Academy

Certified MAA Accredited Coach 2025 (Martial Arts Australia)