Dojo is one of those Japanese words that martial artists use a lot and just kind of assume that everyone understands. But not everyone is fluent in Japanese!
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Best Ladies Martial Arts
If you’re looking for ladies martial arts, Bristol has much to offer. I’m biased, but I think you should try Bristol Shorinji Kempo Dojo!
Gestures of Respect in Martial Arts
What is gassho? What is rei? How do different martial arts show respect? This article gives some options and explains how we do it in Shorinji Kempo.
Kick-ass women
The martial arts have a long history of strong, independent women. We celebrate both the history and the future in this article.
Kempo, Kenpo, Kendo, …
Is Kempo the same as Kenpo? What is the difference between Kenpo and Kendo? Is American Kempo the same as Shorinji Kempo?
Book review: The Tao is Silent
“The Tao is Silent”, first published in 1977, is a rambling, whimsical collection of short essays on Taoism.
How to fold a dogi
It’s easier than you think it is, I promise.
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.
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