International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate women’s achievements and promote gender equality. In the world of martial arts, women have made significant contributions and have broken through barriers to pave the way for future generations. In this blog post, we will explore the history of women in martial arts, highlight some famous femaleContinue reading “Kick-ass women”
Category Archives: Philosophy
Should you set New Year’s Resolutions?
New Year is a time for reflection and planning. But are all resolutions created equal? I say no.
Half and Half
Not all simple things are easy, and this piece of advice is simple.
Why study philosophy?
In Shorinji Kempo, we study not only the physical aspects of martial arts, but the philosophy as well. Why? What is the point? Surely if you want to learn to defend yourself it is sufficient to learn how to block punches, counter attack, and deal with being grabbed?
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?
“The Prisoner” as Zen
Who am I? What is this place? Who is number one?
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.
Every day is a gift
What is the gift you will give yourself today?
Don’t Forget
When is the best time to attack?
Book Review: A Brief History of the Martial Arts, by Jonathan Clements
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.
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