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Tag Archives: randori

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!

BSKF National Taikai

Recently the BSKF held a national taikai, or competition. It was a lot of fun!

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 11, 2022Posted inEventsTags:BSKF, competition, embu, martial arts, randori, Shorinji Kempo, sparring, TaikaiLeave a comment on BSKF National Taikai

Sensei’s birthday bash

What happens if you go to training on your birthday… and you’re the teacher?

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 13, 2022May 9, 2022Posted inSocial, TrainingTags:birthday, Bristol, martial arts, randori, Shorinji Kempo, sparring, veganLeave a comment on Sensei’s birthday bash

BSKF All-Grade Seminar

Bristol played host this weekend to the British Shorinji Kempo Federation for a seminar for all members – from white belt to 8th dan black belt.

Posted byNicola HigginsApril 24, 2022April 2, 2023Posted inEvents, TrainingTags:Bristol, BSKF, martial arts, randori, Shorinji Kempo, sparring, teamworkLeave a comment on BSKF All-Grade Seminar

The Four Methods of Training

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In Shorinji Kempo there are four main methods of training. You won’t usually see all of them in any one session, but over time you will see them all.

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 6, 2017April 5, 2023Posted inPhilosophy, TrainingTags:Bristol, embu, hokei, kihon, martial arts, randori, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on The Four Methods of Training

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