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Tag Archives: exercise

Empowering the Small: Martial Arts Tales

Why is it good to be small? Discover the journey of overcoming limitations and finding strength in practicing martial arts.

Posted byNicola HigginsApril 19, 2024April 5, 2024Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:Bristol, empowerment, exercise, martial arts, skill, small, technique, TrainingLeave a comment on Empowering the Small: Martial Arts Tales

The best defence

What’s the best way to stay out of danger? Be somewhere else! Once you’re in a fight, what’s the best way to not be punched in the head? Read on to find out.

Posted byNicola HigginsJanuary 19, 2024January 12, 2024Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:body movement, Bristol, defence, exercise, martial arts, self defence, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on The best defence

Martial Arts and Fitness

“I’m not fit or strong enough to learn a martial art;” “I’ve seen kickboxers on TV – I could never kick that high!” Are these valid reasons not to try?

Posted byNicola HigginsJanuary 5, 2024March 22, 2024Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:exercise, fitness, Get Fit, Keep Fit, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo1 Comment on Martial Arts and Fitness

Meet the Kenshi: Stu

Who are our students? They come from all walks of life and are all at different stages in their martial arts journey. Today we meet Stu, one of our beginners.

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 8, 2023December 5, 2023Posted inMeet the KenshiTags:Bristol, do no harm, exercise, fitness, friends, martial arts, Philosophy, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Meet the Kenshi: Stu

Multitasking your life

Who says multitasking isn’t possible? Training in Shorinji Kempo will improve you in three ways at the same time, and you’ll have fun while doing it.

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023Posted inPhilosophy, TrainingTags:Bristol, exercise, fitness, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, martial arts, mental health, Philosophy, self defence, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Multitasking your life

Is Shorinji Kempo effective?

More accurately, what is Shorinji Kempo effective *for*? Self defence, confidence, friendship, or fitness? Spoiler alert: it may be all of the above!

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 10, 2023Posted inBeginner Advice, PhilosophyTags:Bristol, concentration, confidence, exercise, focus, friendship, healthy, martial arts, Philosophy, self defence, Shorinji Kempo1 Comment on Is Shorinji Kempo effective?

Meet the Kenshi: Ti

Who are our students? What makes them tick? Today we meet Ti and find out the answers to these questions and more.

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 27, 2023December 5, 2023Posted inMeet the KenshiTags:Bristol, exercise, interview, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, studentsLeave a comment on Meet the Kenshi: Ti

How to master an art

There are two things you must know before you master an art, and three levels of mastery you must attain. What are they?

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 22, 2023Posted inPhilosophyTags:art, exercise, martial arts, master, Philosophy, practice, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on How to master an art

How to prepare for a grading

What is a grading exam and how can you prepare for it? Check out these top tips for beginners in the run up to their first grading experience.

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 8, 2023September 7, 2023Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:BSKF, exam, exercise, grading, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, study1 Comment on How to prepare for a grading

BSKF Summer Seminar 2023

Martial arts students line up to practice.

At the British Shorinji Kempo Federation Summer Seminar, we gathered to learn from the most senior instructors in the country and to help each other improve.

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023Posted inEventsTags:Bristol, BSKF, exercise, martial arts, Philosophy, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on BSKF Summer Seminar 2023

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