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Category Archives: Philosophy
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.
Book Review: Zen in the Martial Arts
From the Edge of Humanity Magazine, a book review relevant to us all.
Five Common Misconceptions About Martial Arts
Do ten lessons make you a ninja? Are all martial arts the same?
Helpful Japanese Vocab
Like many martial arts, in Shorinji Kempo we have a lot of specialised vocabulary. Much of our vocab is in Japanese.
This helpful list will get you started, but don’t try to memorise it all at once!
The End of the Beginning
This is an excellent viewpoint on what it means to progress in any martial art. What does it take to become a black belt in Bujinkan Taijutsu? via Black Belt Testing — The Thoughtful Ninja
The Four Methods of Training
In Shorinji Kempo there are four main methods of training. You won’t usually see all of them in any one session, but if you progress past white belt then you’ll definitely get to experience them all.
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