The British Shorinji Kempo Federation Summer Camp this year took place in Staffordshire.
The benefits of staying in the middle of nowhere included more time to be sociable in the evenings (and mornings, and lunchtimes), beautiful countryside surroundings, and the ability to go for a run first thing in the morning.
Some people did not consider that last one to be a benefit!
Some excellent training was had by all, including shakujo (staff weapon) training outdoors, open handed technical training with Sensei Mizuno (8th Dan) and the other senior instructors, meditation, and philosophy.
Bristol Shorinji Kempo 