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Author Archives: Nicola Higgins
Film review: High Kick Girl!
A young girl is desperate to prove herself and falls in with a bad crowd.
Should you set New Year’s Resolutions?
New Year is a time for reflection and planning. But are all resolutions created equal? I say no.
More helpful vocab
A continuation of our previous list, this one covers more violent things.
Half and Half
Not all simple things are easy, and this piece of advice is simple.
Why study philosophy?
In Shorinji Kempo, we study not only the physical aspects of martial arts, but the philosophy as well. Why? What is the point? Surely if you want to learn to defend yourself it is sufficient to learn how to block punches, counter attack, and deal with being grabbed?
BSKF National Taikai
Recently the BSKF held a national taikai, or competition. It was a lot of fun!
Book Review: The History, Philosophy, and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch’an
“It’s China, mom. Everybody knows kung fu. – Dre Parker, Karate Kid (2010)
That may or may not be true (my money’s on not), but in the West it can safely be said that barely anybody knows Kung Fu.
Leaders’ Seminar 2022
Shorinji Kempo classes in Bristol took a short break at the start of October while the instructors and senior students took part in a 6-day training seminar. We’re always seeking to improve so we can teach you better, more exciting things.
Film Review: Kung Pow! Enter the Fist
This film is as ridiculous as the title suggests. Highly recommended!
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