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Author Archives: Nicola Higgins

What is a dojo?

Dojo social events are a big part of forming a community.

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!

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 12, 2023Posted inPhilosophy, TrainingTags:Bristol, Bristol exercise, dojo, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, the martial wayLeave a comment on What is a dojo?

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!

Posted byNicola HigginsApril 28, 2023April 14, 2023Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:Bristol, exercise, ladies, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, womenLeave a comment on Best Ladies Martial Arts

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.

Posted byNicola HigginsApril 14, 2023April 9, 2023Posted inBeginner Advice, PhilosophyTags:Bristol, martial arts, respect, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Gestures of Respect in Martial Arts

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.

Posted byNicola HigginsMarch 8, 2023April 2, 2023Posted inPhilosophyTags:famous women, history of martial arts, international women's day, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, womenLeave a comment on Kick-ass women

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?

Posted byNicola HigginsFebruary 25, 2023April 8, 2023Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:Japanese, Kendo, Kenpo, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo1 Comment on Kempo, Kenpo, Kendo, …

Book review: The Tao is Silent

“The Tao is Silent”, first published in 1977, is a rambling, whimsical collection of short essays on Taoism.

Posted byNicola HigginsFebruary 10, 2023February 4, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:Book Review, Philosophy, Tao, TaoismLeave a comment on Book review: The Tao is Silent

How to fold a dogi

It’s easier than you think it is, I promise.

Posted byNicola HigginsJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:dogi, martial arts, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on How to fold a dogi

Film review: High Kick Girl!

A young girl is desperate to prove herself and falls in with a bad crowd.

Posted byNicola HigginsJanuary 13, 2023April 8, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:film review, martial arts, martial arts filmLeave a comment on Film review: High Kick Girl!

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.

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 30, 2022December 16, 2022Posted inPhilosophyTags:Bristol, goals, martial arts, New Year, plans, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Should you set New Year’s Resolutions?

More helpful vocab

A continuation of our previous list, this one covers more violent things.

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 16, 2022November 18, 2022Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:beginners, Japanese, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, Training, vocabLeave a comment on More helpful vocab

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