Shorinji Kempo has a fascinating history rooted in post-war Japan, with a philosophy that’s just as important as the physical techniques.
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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.
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?
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.
Meet the Kenshi: Will
Kenshi is what we call our students. Today we are meeting Will, a white belt.
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.