You don’t have to be super flexible to start. But the practice of Shorinji Kempo can help with improving your body.
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More Than Just Kicks: A Brief History of Shorinji Kempo
Shorinji Kempo has a fascinating history rooted in post-war Japan, with a philosophy that’s just as important as the physical techniques.
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!
Self-Defence: More Than Just Fighting
Martial arts: high kicks, flashy moves… and discipline, awareness, and mental toughness.
Mental Toughness in the Martial Arts
Martial arts have long been associated with discipline, focus, and resilience. While physical fitness and technique are vital, true mastery often hinges on an often-overlooked element: mental toughness.
How to create a training routine for your martial arts journey: balancing class and solo practice
Training in martial arts is a journey of continuous growth, both physically and mentally. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, creating a structured training routine is essential for making consistent progress.
Do you know what to expect in your first martial arts class?
You’re thinking about trying a martial art. Maybe you’ve already signed up for your first lesson. And now you’re getting cold feet. You’re worried about what is going to happen.
BSKF Winter Seminar 2025
Last weekend the British Shorinji Kempo Federation descended en masse on Holborn in London for the annual Winter Training Seminar. We packed out the venue to spend the weekend learning from the best in the country.
7 Martial Arts that are perfect for women
On average women tend to be shorter than men, with slightly less well developed muscles. Some of our joints are slightly different shapes, and we are often flexible in different directions to the average man.
Which all might lead to the question, are there martial arts that play to our strengths?
5 Benefits of Martial Arts Training You Didn’t Know About
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?