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Tag Archives: Shorinji Kempo

Coming together for violence and friendship

Shorinji Kempo kenshi from all over the UK came to Bristol to train together. Instructors included Senseis Rob Villiers (6th Dan) Richard Jarman (5th Dan).

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 30, 2019April 5, 2023Posted inSocial, TrainingTags:Bristol, BSKF, fun, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, Training

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?

Annual Leaders Seminar, Cyprus 2018

Several of the club’s members attended this year’s Annual Leaders Seminar in Cyprus.  We spent six days training hard, but also relaxing well and eating a lot.

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 6, 2018Posted inEvents, TrainingTags:Cyprus, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on Annual Leaders Seminar, Cyprus 2018

IKA Seminar 2018

Bristol hosted the International Kempo Association annual training seminar last weekend. We trained hard, partied hard, and went home tired but happy.

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 7, 2018Posted inSocial, TrainingTags:IKA, International, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on IKA Seminar 2018

Book Review: A Brief History of the Martial Arts

I found this book in the library, and I was drawn in by the contents page, which spans large swathes of history and seemed to be quite comprehensive.

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 21, 2017April 9, 2023Posted inPhilosophyTags:Book Review, History, martial arts, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Book Review: A Brief History of the Martial Arts

BSKF Taikai 2017

The British Shorinji Kempo Federation held a taikai (competition) last Sunday. 

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 25, 2017December 10, 2017Posted inEventsTags:BSKF, London, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TaikaiLeave a comment on BSKF Taikai 2017

Pumpkin Kempo

Halloween this year fell on a Tuesday, and since that is the day we train it seemed only right that we use the excuse to have some fun.

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 12, 2017Posted inTrainingTags:Bristol, Halloween, pumpkin, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Pumpkin Kempo

Cyprus Leaders’ Seminar

A few of our black belt students went recently to Cyprus for the annual Leader’s Seminar. For six days we trained, both in the dojo and on the beach.

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 14, 2017April 5, 2023Posted inEventsTags:BSKF, Cyprus, IKA, martial arts, Shakujo, Shorinji Kempo1 Comment on Cyprus Leaders’ Seminar

BSKF Summer Camp 2017

Last weekend was the annual British Shorinji Kempo Federation Summer Camp.  This year it was held in Yorkshire, and it was excellent!

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 18, 2017Posted inEvents, TrainingTags:BSKF, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on BSKF Summer Camp 2017

An introduction to Shorinji Kempo

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What is Shorinji Kempo all about? Watch these videos to find out.

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 27, 2017June 11, 2022Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:Bristol, embu, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo2 Comments on An introduction to Shorinji Kempo

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