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Tag Archives: Training

More helpful vocab

A continuation of our previous list, this one covers more violent things.

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 16, 2022November 18, 2022Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:beginners, Japanese, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, Training, vocabLeave a comment on More helpful vocab

Should you study outside of class?

Should you study outside of class? How much? What can you even do without a teacher?

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 2, 2022April 8, 2023Posted inBeginner AdviceTags:embu, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, study, TrainingLeave a comment on Should you study outside of class?

How to make the most of your class

Whether you’re a long time student or a new beginner, there’s always lots going on in a martial arts class. How can you maximise your learning in each class?

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 8, 2022April 2, 2023Posted inBeginner Advice, TrainingTags:beginners, exercise, goals, martial arts, Shorinji Kempo, TrainingLeave a comment on How to make the most of your class

Daily exercises for improvement

We all know that we should do more exercise to balance out our long days of sitting at a desk hunched over a keyboard. But time is limited!

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 6, 2022April 9, 2023Posted inTrainingTags:exercise, martial arts, mobility exercises, stretching, TrainingLeave a comment on Daily exercises for improvement

Target Practice in Martial Arts

Physical contact is important in martial arts training, to improve aim, speed, and more. Contact is limited at first, so don’t be afraid to give it a go.

Posted byGrace ThomasMay 22, 2021April 7, 2023Posted inTrainingTags:Bristol, bristol training, bristol workout, exercise, exercise class, martial arts, outside exercise class, TrainingLeave a comment on Target Practice in Martial Arts

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

Every day is a gift

What is the gift you will give yourself today?

Posted byNicola HigginsJuly 8, 2019July 7, 2019Posted inPhilosophyTags:martial arts, motivation, TrainingLeave a comment on Every day is a gift

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

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

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