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Tag Archives: martial arts

Die Hard: The Great Debate

When it was made, surely nobody knew the decades-long debate it would spawn. Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 23, 2024December 22, 2024Posted inReviewsTags:action film, film review, martial artsLeave a comment on Die Hard: The Great Debate

BSKF All Grade Seminar

Bristol Dojo had the pleasure of hosting the British Shorinji Kempo Federation for an all-grade seminar last weekend. Students from across the country gathered to learn from a selection of the best teachers in the federation, including the Chief Instructor of the BSKF.

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 25, 2024Posted inEvents, Social, TrainingTags:Bristol, BSKF, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on BSKF All Grade Seminar

Film Review: Fist of Fury

Fist of Fury is a 1972 film staring Bruce Lee. A classic of the genre, but is it any good? Read our review, or watch it and form your own opinion!

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 20, 2024September 14, 2024Posted inReviewsTags:Bruce Lee, film, film review, martial arts, martial arts filmLeave a comment on Film Review: Fist of Fury

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?

Happy Birthday BSKF!

50 years ago, Shorinji Kempo arrived from Japan to the UK, and the organisation that we now know as the BSKF was formed. Last weekend we celebrated that fact with a four day extravaganza of training, competition, gradings and parties.

Posted byNicola HigginsJune 28, 2024June 27, 2024Posted inEventsTags:BSKF, competition, embu, IKA, martial arts, randori, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Happy Birthday BSKF!

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

How to start

There are so many things to know when you first start a martial art, and Shorinji Kempo is no different. Here is a round up of all the tips we’ve given in the past year or two, carefully curated for your delight.

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 3, 2024April 30, 2024Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:beginner, Bristol, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, Training1 Comment on How to start

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