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Category Archives: Philosophy

Shu-Ha-Ri – The Martial Recipe

Originally posted on Zojo Dojo:
In studying, practising and teaching karate, I have come across the concept of Shu Ha Ri a few times. Of course my mind latched right on to it, because it is a neat way to explain vast concepts. Anything that offers an elegant shorthand is basically catnip to the instructor-in-training.…

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 14, 2017May 9, 2022Posted inPhilosophyLeave a comment on Shu-Ha-Ri – The Martial Recipe

Book Review: Zen in the Martial Arts

From the Edge of Humanity Magazine, a book review relevant to us all.

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 24, 2017Posted inPhilosophyTags:Book Review, martial arts, ZenLeave a comment on Book Review: Zen in the Martial Arts

Five Common Misconceptions About Martial Arts

Do ten lessons make you a ninja?  Are all martial arts the same?

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 3, 2017September 3, 2017Posted inPhilosophyTags:Bristol, martial arts, mythsLeave a comment on Five Common Misconceptions About Martial Arts

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!

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 20, 2017June 11, 2022Posted inBeginner Advice, Philosophy, TrainingTags:Bristol, Japanese, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, vocabulary5 Comments on Helpful Japanese Vocab

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

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 12, 2017August 10, 2017Posted inPhilosophyLeave a comment on The End of the Beginning

The Four Methods of Training

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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.

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 6, 2017August 2, 2017Posted inPhilosophy, TrainingTags:Bristol, embu, hokei, kihon, martial arts, randori, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on The Four Methods of Training

How to behave in the dojo (without embarrassing yourself)

You’re new, you’re nervous – but don’t be! Here’s all you need to know to enjoy your first session.

Posted byNicola HigginsJune 24, 2017November 25, 2022Posted inBeginner Advice, PhilosophyLeave a comment on How to behave in the dojo (without embarrassing yourself)

What is gassho rei, and what is it for?

What on earth is that gassho rei thing that everyone keeps doing?

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 20, 2017February 17, 2023Posted inBeginner Advice, PhilosophyTags:gassho rei, Training4 Comments on What is gassho rei, and what is it for?

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