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Three ways to keep exercise interesting

You know you should exercise more.  But the gym is so dull, right?  Pounding on the treadmill, maybe do some reps on the strength machines?  Bo-ring!

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 9, 2017April 17, 2023Posted inTrainingTags:exercise, fitness, funLeave a comment on Three ways to keep exercise interesting

How to behave in the dojo

You're new, and you're nervous - but don't be! Here's all you need to know to enjoy your first session - or more.

Posted byNicola HigginsJune 24, 2017April 8, 2023Posted inBeginner Advice, PhilosophyTags:Bristol, exercise, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo3 Comments on How to behave in the dojo

What is gassho rei, and what is it for?

Two Shorinji Kempo students perform gassho rei.

What on earth is that gassho rei thing that everyone keeps doing? What is it for? Am I doing it right? Will I get in trouble for not doing it?

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 20, 2017April 8, 2023Posted inBeginner Advice, PhilosophyTags:gassho rei, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, Training4 Comments on What is gassho rei, and what is it for?

A successful IKA seminar in the Spanish Sun

Members of Bristol Shorinji Kempo Dojo attended the International Kempo Association seminar in Beasain, Spain.

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 1, 2017December 10, 2017Posted inEvents, TrainingTags:GUSKE, IKA, SpainLeave a comment on A successful IKA seminar in the Spanish Sun

Shorinji Kempo Goes Ape

Swinging through the trees is good self defence, right?

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 17, 2016June 23, 2017Posted inSocialTags:SocialLeave a comment on Shorinji Kempo Goes Ape

BSKF Summer Camp

The British Shorinji Kempo Federation Summer Camp this year took place in Staffordshire.

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 11, 2016December 10, 2017Posted inEvents, TrainingTags:BSKF, Summer CampLeave a comment on BSKF Summer Camp

The Welsh Experiment II

We took our shakujo (6 foot staff weapons) to the Welsh mountains and used the natural dojo to practice.

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 20, 2016December 10, 2017Posted inEvents, TrainingTags:BSKF, Shakujo, WalesLeave a comment on The Welsh Experiment II

Cardiff Dojo Halloween Party

Bristol dojo joined Cardiff for their halloween party, and what a party it was.

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 2, 2015June 23, 2017Posted inSocialTags:Cardiff Dojo, Halloween, SocialLeave a comment on Cardiff Dojo Halloween Party

Club members visit to Kobe, Japan

Several of Bristol Shorinji Kempo dojo joined others from around the country (and from other countries) for a trip to Japan this October.

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 20, 2015April 9, 2023Posted inSocial, TrainingTags:BSKF, IKA, JapanLeave a comment on Club members visit to Kobe, Japan

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