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?
Don’t Forget
When is the best time to attack?
What’s the point of embu?
Embu is one of the methods of training we use in Shorinji Kempo. It's very impressive to watch, but also teaches you a lot.
Annual Leaders Seminar, Cyprus 2018
Several of the club’s members attended this year’s Annual Leaders Seminar in Cyprus. We spent six days training hard, but also relaxing well and eating a lot.
IKA Seminar 2018
Bristol hosted the International Kempo Association annual training seminar last weekend. We trained hard, partied hard, and went home tired but happy.
Book Review: Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts
This book is an excellent introduction to both Western and Eastern anatomy concepts. It is not excessively detailed, but gives a good grounding in both systems.
Book Review: A Brief History of the Martial Arts
I found this book in the library, and I was drawn in by the contents page, which spans large swathes of history and seemed to be quite comprehensive.