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Tag Archives: Philosophy
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.
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.
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!
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?
Protect, shatter, or break free?
There are three stages that martial artists go through on their road towards perfection. These are shu, ha, and ri. What are they, and why should you care?
BSKF Summer Seminar 2023
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.
Book review: The Tao is Silent
“The Tao is Silent”, first published in 1977, is a rambling, whimsical collection of short essays on Taoism.
Half and Half
Not all simple things are easy, and this piece of advice is simple.
Why study philosophy?
In Shorinji Kempo, we study the physical and the philosophical. Why? Isn’t self defence about how to block punches, counter attack, and deal with being grabbed?