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Author Archives: Nicola Higgins

Book review: The anatomy of martial arts, by Dr Norman Link and Lily Chou

I’ve been attempting recently to understand more about the biology and physiology of why our martial arts moves work the way they do, and this book was part of that quest.

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 16, 2022September 2, 2022Posted inReviewsTags:anatomy, Book Review, exercise, martial artsLeave a comment on Book review: The anatomy of martial arts, by Dr Norman Link and Lily Chou

Should you study outside of class?

Should you study outside of class? How much? What can you even do without a teacher?

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 2, 2022August 12, 2022Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:embu, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, study, TrainingLeave a comment on Should you study outside of class?

The path towards is not the path to: why you will never be perfect

We will never be perfect, no matter how much we try. So why should we even bother?

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 19, 2022August 2, 2022Posted inPhilosophyTags:exercise, martial arts, perfection, Philosophy, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on The path towards is not the path to: why you will never be perfect

BSKF Summer Camp

Last weekend we attended the British Shorinji Kempo Federation’s annual Summer Camp. Two full days of training with members of other dojos from across the UK, plus socialising.

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 5, 2022August 2, 2022Posted inEventsTags:BSKF, martial arts, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on BSKF Summer Camp

Do I need to speak Japanese to learn Kempo?

When you first start a martial art, a lot of the words are very confusing. Are you going to need to learn a whole new language?

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 22, 2022June 25, 2022Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:Bristol, Japanese, language learning, languages, learning, martial arts, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Do I need to speak Japanese to learn Kempo?

How to make the most of your class

Whether you’re a long time student or a new beginner, there’s always lots to learn in a martial arts class. It can be overwhelming sometimes. How can you maximise your learning in each class?

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 8, 2022June 11, 2022Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:beginners, exercise, goals, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on How to make the most of your class

Book review: Women in the Martial Arts, ed. Carol A. Wiley

This collection of essays by female martial artists was published in the early 90s, and many of the themes which come up are still relevant today.

Posted byNicola HigginsJune 24, 2022May 15, 2022Posted inReviewsTags:Book Review, martial arts, womenLeave a comment on Book review: Women in the Martial Arts, ed. Carol A. Wiley

No such thing as a push up

I know. Sounds crazy, right?

Of course there is such a thing. We’ve all done them. Some of us better than others, but we all know what they are.

I’m here to tell you that they don’t exist.

Posted byNicola HigginsJune 10, 2022June 3, 2022Posted inTrainingTags:bodyweight exercise, martial arts, push ups, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on No such thing as a push up

Film review: Sister Street Fighter

Sister Street Fighter tells the story of a woman who must fight a drug lord to rescue her brother.

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 27, 2022May 9, 2022Posted inReviewsTags:female protagonist, film review, martial arts, martial arts film, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Film review: Sister Street Fighter

Sensei’s birthday bash

What happens if you go to training on your birthday… and you’re the teacher?

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 13, 2022May 9, 2022Posted inSocial, TrainingTags:birthday, Bristol, martial arts, randori, Shorinji Kempo, sparring, veganLeave a comment on Sensei’s birthday bash

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