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Author Archives: Nicola Higgins

Half and Half

Not all simple things are easy, and this piece of advice is simple.

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 2, 2022May 1, 2023Posted inPhilosophyTags:happiness, martial arts, Philosophy, Shorinji Kempo, ZenLeave a comment on Half and Half

Why study philosophy?

In Shorinji Kempo, we study the physical and the philosophical. Why? Isn’t self defence about how to block punches, counter attack, and deal with being grabbed?

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 18, 2022April 2, 2023Posted inPhilosophyTags:growth mindset, martial arts, Philosophy, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Why study philosophy?

BSKF National Taikai

Recently the BSKF held a national taikai, or competition. It was a lot of fun!

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 11, 2022Posted inEventsTags:BSKF, competition, embu, martial arts, randori, Shorinji Kempo, sparring, TaikaiLeave a comment on BSKF National Taikai

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).

But in the West it can safely be said that barely anybody knows Kung Fu.

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 28, 2022April 2, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:Book Review, Buddhism, Ch'an, Kung Fu, martial arts, Philosophy, Shorinji Kempo, ZenLeave a comment on Book Review: The History, Philosophy, and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch’an

Leaders’ Seminar 2022

Instructors and senior students attended a 6-day training seminar in October. We’re always seeking to improve so we can teach you better, more exciting things.

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 14, 2022April 5, 2023Posted inEventsTags:appo, BSKF, martial arts, nioi, seminar, Shakujo, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Leaders’ Seminar 2022

Film Review: Kung Pow! Enter the Fist

This film is as ridiculous as the title suggests. Highly recommended!

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 30, 2022September 19, 2022Posted inReviewsTags:film review, martial arts, martial arts film, movieLeave a comment on Film Review: Kung Pow! Enter the Fist

Book review: The anatomy of martial arts

I’ve been attempting recently to understand more about the biology and physiology of why our martial arts moves work the way they do.

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 16, 2022April 5, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:anatomy, Book Review, exercise, martial artsLeave a comment on Book review: The anatomy of martial arts

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, 2022April 8, 2023Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:embu, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, study, TrainingLeave a comment on Should you study outside of class?

Why you will never be perfect

We will never be perfect, no matter how much we try. So why should we even bother? Is there benefit in striving towards perfection?

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 19, 2022April 9, 2023Posted inPhilosophyTags:exercise, martial arts, perfection, Philosophy, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on 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 other dojos from the UK, plus socialising.

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 5, 2022April 5, 2023Posted inEventsTags:BSKF, martial arts, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on BSKF Summer Camp

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