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Tag Archives: Shorinji Kempo
No such thing as a push up
I know. Sounds crazy, right? Of course there is such a thing. We’ve all done them. Some of us better than others, but we all know what they are. Or do we?
Film review: Sister Street Fighter
Sister Street Fighter tells the story of a woman who must fight a drug lord to rescue her brother.
Sensei’s birthday bash
What happens if you go to training on your birthday… and you’re the teacher?
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.
Outdoor Martial Art Training Returns
The last year or so has been weird, to say the least. And one of the things we’ve really missed at the Bristol Shorinji Kempo Dojo is training in person.
Seiho in the time of Covid
How do you do seiho when you can’t touch each other?
Juho in the time of Covid
Juho is the part of Shorinji Kempo about grabbing people. Covid, as we all know, is about not grabbing people. So is it possible to teach juho at the moment?
Why is Shorinji Kempo like a plunger?
I know, it’s an odd question, but bear with me. The humble sink plunger is in some ways the perfect metaphor for Shorinji Kempo.
Buying a dogi
You’ve been coming to class for a few weeks now. You’re really enjoying yourself, but there’s one problem. You feel so… underdressed.