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Category Archives: Training

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.

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 6, 2018Posted inTrainingTags:embu, martial arts, self defence, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on What’s the point of embu?

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.

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 6, 2018Posted inEvents, TrainingTags:Cyprus, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Annual Leaders Seminar, Cyprus 2018

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.

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 7, 2018Posted inSocial, TrainingTags:IKA, International, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on IKA Seminar 2018

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.

Posted byNicola HigginsFebruary 24, 2018September 10, 2020Posted inReviews, TrainingTags:Book Review, healing, martial arts, pressure points1 Comment on Book Review: Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts

Pumpkin Kempo

Halloween this year fell on a Tuesday, and since that is the day we train it seemed only right that we use the excuse to have some fun.

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 12, 2017Posted inTrainingTags:Bristol, Halloween, pumpkin, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Pumpkin Kempo

BSKF Summer Camp 2017

Last weekend was the annual British Shorinji Kempo Federation Summer Camp.  This year it was held in Yorkshire, and it was excellent!

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 18, 2017Posted inEvents, TrainingTags:BSKF, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on BSKF Summer Camp 2017

An introduction to Shorinji Kempo

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What is Shorinji Kempo all about? Watch these videos to find out.

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 27, 2017June 11, 2022Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:Bristol, embu, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo2 Comments on An introduction to Shorinji Kempo

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, vocabulary2 Comments on Helpful Japanese Vocab

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

Miscellaneous Training Montage

Because what good is a martial arts site without a training montage?

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 23, 2017July 16, 2017Posted inTrainingTags:Bristol, light sabre, martial arts, Shakujo, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Miscellaneous Training Montage

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