The British Shorinji Kempo Federation’s Winter Training Seminar offered diverse training, including ukemi and chaining techniques, allowing students to learn across levels while fostering community through shared meals and camaraderie.
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Ditch Your NYR Day: have you bucked the trend?
New Year’s Resolutions are like gym memberships—everyone signs up but January 17th is the peak breakup day. Find your “why,” buddy up, and make it fun, or it’s back to the couch!
2025: mind, body and the rug that taught me humility
Learn about 2025 through the eyes of one of our students.
5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Martial Arts Training Alive Over the Christmas Break
During the holiday season, maintaining martial arts training momentum is vital. Implement a structured training plan, embrace micro-training, focus on mindset, boost community spirit, and engage in equipment-free cross-training for continuous improvement.
The 7 most important phrases to learn in your first few classes
The first few classes are confusing. We use lots of unusual words. A few key phrases could help you settle in.
Dingle Busen 2025
The BSKF’s September “Busen” training for seniors enhanced martial arts knowledge, revealing new concepts while fostering camaraderie and recovery.
Never Give Up! How to Re-Spark Your Drive When Martial Arts Gets Hard
Every martial artist faces challenges that test motivation. Embracing these tough times fosters growth, resilience, and mental toughness; remember your purpose and achieve goals incrementally.
5 Smart Ways to Boost Your Shorinji Kempo Performance
Cross-training enhances Shorinji Kempo by building complementary skills, preventing injuries, improving adaptability, and maintaining motivation. It supports holistic development alongside core martial arts training.
Meet the Kenshi: Tom
Kenshi is what we call our students. It means (loosely) “ladies and gentlemen of the fist”. We’re not some mysterious thing though, we’re all real people. Here’s a peek into the mind of: Tom, a yellow belt (We have two of these… and they often work together. Don’t get confused.) Give us a vague ideaContinueContinue reading “Meet the Kenshi: Tom”
Why Every Shorinji Kempo Student Needs Randori
In the world of martial arts, few concepts are as misunderstood as “sparring.” Many envision intense, unbridled combat, full of powerful blows and dramatic takedowns. While the ultimate goal of Shorinji Kempo is indeed effective self-defence, the way we train, especially through what we call Randori (乱取り), is much more nuanced and purposeful.