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Tag Archives: exercise

5 Ways Your Diet Can Boost Your Martial Arts Performance

We all know that dedication, technique, and consistent training are key to progressing in any martial art. But what fuels that dedication?

Posted byNicola HigginsJune 20, 2025June 13, 2025Posted inTrainingTags:Bristol, exercise, Healthy Body, healthy food, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, Training1 Comment on 5 Ways Your Diet Can Boost Your Martial Arts Performance

The Shorinji Kempo Secret to Lasting Flexibility

You don’t have to be super flexible to start. But the practice of Shorinji Kempo can help with improving your body.

Posted byNicola HigginsJune 6, 2025Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:Bristol, exercise, flexibility, martial arts, mobility exercises, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on The Shorinji Kempo Secret to Lasting Flexibility

Five Common Martial Arts Myths, Busted!

There are loads of ideas floating around out there, thanks to films and stories, but often the reality is quite different. Let’s bust five common myths and see what training is really about!

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:Bristol, exercise, martial arts, myth, Philosophy, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Five Common Martial Arts Myths, Busted!

Self-Defence: More Than Just Fighting

Martial Artists training together.

Martial arts: high kicks, flashy moves… and discipline, awareness, and mental toughness.

Posted byNicola HigginsApril 25, 2025April 18, 2025Posted inPhilosophyTags:Bristol, exercise, martial arts, mental health, self defence, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Self-Defence: More Than Just Fighting

5 Benefits of Martial Arts Training You Didn’t Know About

Martial Artists training together.

Martial arts offer many well-known benefits – exercise, self defence skills, and fun! But there are a few lesser-known advantages as well. How many of them do you know?

Posted byNicola HigginsFebruary 21, 2025February 16, 2025Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:Bristol, community, exercise, martial arts, posture, problem solving, TrainingLeave a comment on 5 Benefits of Martial Arts Training You Didn’t Know About

Meet the Kenshi: Will

Kenshi is what we call our students. Today we are meeting Will, a white belt.

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024Posted inMeet the KenshiTags:Bristol, exercise, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, student, testimonialLeave a comment on Meet the Kenshi: Will

What is the point of Randori?

Randori, at its heart, is two people fighting. It is not, however, two people *fighting*. Confused? Read this blog post to find out more.

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 12, 2024Posted inPhilosophy, TrainingTags:Bristol, exercise, martial arts, randori, sparring, TrainingLeave a comment on What is the point of Randori?

Meet the Kenshi: SJ

Who are our students? Today we meet SJ, a teacher, mother, philosopher and green belt.

Posted byNicola HigginsJune 14, 2024June 30, 2024Posted inMeet the KenshiTags:Bristol, exercise, friendly, martial arts, Philosophy, welcomingLeave a comment on Meet the Kenshi: SJ

Consistency in Martial Arts

Martial artists practicing kicking

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, consistency is key to unlocking your full potential in martial arts. Why? And how?

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 31, 2024May 17, 2024Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:Bristol, consistency, discipline, exercise, martial arts, practice, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Consistency in Martial Arts

Meet the Kenshi: Faye

Who are our students? They are many and varied, but here’s your chance to meet one of them: Faye!

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 17, 2024Posted inMeet the KenshiTags:Bristol, exercise, friends, martial arts, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Meet the Kenshi: Faye

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