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Tag Archives: exercise

IKA Seminar 2023: Sicilian Fun

Martial Arts students make new friends at international seminars.

Attending international seminars is one of the fun things you can do as a martial artist. Meet new people, learn new ideas, and help each other to improve.

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 7, 2023Posted inEventsTags:exercise, IKA, International, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on IKA Seminar 2023: Sicilian Fun

Best Ladies Martial Arts

If you’re looking for ladies martial arts, Bristol has much to offer. I’m biased, but I think you should try Bristol Shorinji Kempo Dojo!

Posted byNicola HigginsApril 28, 2023May 31, 2024Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:Bristol, exercise, ladies, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, womenLeave a comment on Best Ladies Martial Arts

Book review: The anatomy of martial arts

I’ve been attempting recently to understand more about the biology and physiology of why our martial arts moves work the way they do.

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 16, 2022August 12, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:anatomy, Book Review, exercise, martial artsLeave a comment on Book review: The anatomy of martial arts

Why you will never be perfect

We will never be perfect, no matter how much we try. So why should we even bother? Is there benefit in striving towards perfection?

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 19, 2022May 29, 2026Posted inPhilosophyTags:exercise, martial arts, perfection, Philosophy, Shorinji Kempo1 Comment on Why you will never be perfect

How to make the most of your class

Whether you’re a long time student or a new beginner, there’s always lots going on in a martial arts class. How can you maximise your learning in each class?

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 8, 2022April 2, 2023Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:beginners, exercise, goals, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, Training2 Comments on How to make the most of your class

Daily exercises for improvement

We all know that we should do more exercise to balance out our long days of sitting at a desk hunched over a keyboard. But time is limited!

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 6, 2022April 9, 2023Posted inTrainingTags:exercise, martial arts, mobility exercises, stretching, Training1 Comment on Daily exercises for improvement

Indoor Martial Art Training Returns

Following the official British Shorinji Kempo Federation (BSKF) guidance for returning to usual training practices, indoor training has resumed.

Posted byJuly 2, 2021April 9, 2023Posted inTrainingTags:Bristol, bristol training, bristol workout, exercise, martial arts, sportsLeave a comment on Indoor Martial Art Training Returns

Target Practice in Martial Arts

Physical contact is important in martial arts training, to improve aim, speed, and more. Contact is limited at first, so don’t be afraid to give it a go.

Posted byMay 22, 2021April 7, 2023Posted inTrainingTags:Bristol, bristol training, bristol workout, exercise, exercise class, martial arts, outside exercise class, TrainingLeave a comment on Target Practice in Martial Arts

Outdoor Martial Art Training Returns

The last year or so has been weird, to say the least. And one of the things we’ve really missed at the Bristol Shorinji Kempo Dojo is training in person.

Posted byApril 9, 2021April 16, 2023Posted inTrainingTags:Bristol, exercise, exercise class, martial arts, outside exercise class, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Outdoor Martial Art Training Returns

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!

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 9, 2017April 17, 2023Posted inTrainingTags:exercise, fitness, funLeave a comment on Three ways to keep exercise interesting

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