Bristol hosted the International Kempo Association annual training seminar last weekend. We trained hard, partied hard, and went home tired but happy.
Category Archives: Training
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.
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.
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!
An introduction to Shorinji Kempo
What is Shorinji Kempo all about? Watch these videos to find out.
Helpful Japanese Vocab
Like many martial arts, Shorinji Kempo has lots of specialised Japanese vocab. This helpful list will get you started. Don’t try to memorise it all at once!
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 over time you will see them all.
Miscellaneous Training Montage
Because what good is a martial arts site without a training montage?
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!
A successful IKA seminar in the Spanish Sun
Members of Bristol Shorinji Kempo Dojo attended the International Kempo Association seminar in Beasain, Spain.