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Tag Archives: self defence

Self-Defence: More Than Just Fighting

Martial Artists training together.

Martial arts: high kicks, flashy moves… and discipline, awareness, and mental toughness.

Posted byNicola HigginsApril 25, 2025April 18, 2025Posted inPhilosophyTags:Bristol, exercise, martial arts, mental health, self defence, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Self-Defence: More Than Just Fighting

Investing in Your Protection

It’ll never happen to me… Probably not, but you still have home insurance, right? Why not invest in yourself too?

Posted byNicola HigginsMarch 22, 2024Posted inPhilosophyTags:Bristol, insurance, martial arts, protection, self defence, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Investing in Your Protection

The best defence

What’s the best way to stay out of danger? Be somewhere else! Once you’re in a fight, what’s the best way to not be punched in the head? Read on to find out.

Posted byNicola HigginsJanuary 19, 2024January 12, 2024Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:body movement, Bristol, defence, exercise, martial arts, self defence, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on The best defence

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.

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023Posted inPhilosophy, TrainingTags:Bristol, exercise, fitness, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, martial arts, mental health, Philosophy, self defence, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Multitasking your life

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!

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 10, 2023Posted inBeginner Advice, PhilosophyTags:Bristol, concentration, confidence, exercise, focus, friendship, healthy, martial arts, Philosophy, self defence, Shorinji Kempo1 Comment on Is Shorinji Kempo effective?

What’s the point of embu?

Embu is one of the methods of training we use in Shorinji Kempo. It’s very impressive to watch, but also teaches you a lot.

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 6, 2018Posted inTrainingTags:embu, martial arts, self defence, Shorinji Kempo2 Comments on What’s the point of embu?

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