How do you do seiho when you can’t touch each other?
Author Archives: Nicola Higgins
Book Review: Principles and Concepts for Martial Arts
This book, by Sylvain Galibert, is aimed mainly at grapplers, but contains concepts useful to those who prefer punching too.
“The Prisoner” as Zen
Who am I? What is this place? Who is number one?
Juho in the time of Covid
Juho is the part of Shorinji Kempo about grabbing people. Covid, as we all know, is about not grabbing people. So is it possible to teach juho at the moment?
Film Review: Martial Arts of Shaolin
Zhi Ming is training at the Northern Shaolin Temple. One day, he discovers that the magistrate who killed his parents has come out of hiding…
Why is Shorinji Kempo like a plunger?
I know, it’s an odd question, but bear with me. The humble sink plunger is in some ways the perfect metaphor for Shorinji Kempo.
Review: The Shaolin Kid
Andre was diagnosed with extreme hyperactivity, and instead of drugs his parents chose lots of exercise. His choice? Kung Fu.
Buying a dogi
You’ve been coming to class for a few weeks now. You’re really enjoying yourself, but there’s one problem. You feel so… underdressed.
Coming together for violence and friendship
Shorinji Kempo kenshi from all over the UK came to Bristol to train together. Instructors included Senseis Rob Villiers (6th Dan) Richard Jarman (5th Dan).
Every day is a gift
What is the gift you will give yourself today?