Coronavirus (COVID-19) update from the BSKF
13/09/2020
We hope everyone is staying safe and well during this time.
Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the martial arts community, but fortunately we have been able to continue training in various forms.
We take the welfare of our membership seriously, and the BSKF has issued advice to all its branches on how to conduct classes in a Covid-secure manner. In England this currently includes no physical contact or use of equipment, and enforcing social distancing and limits on class sizes.
Some of our clubs have started to return to in-person training (indoors and outside), while others are not yet in a position to do this, or remain online only for the time being. A limited number of branches have also begun to accept new students.
The situation is changing regularly, so if you are interested in joining us, please get in touch with your nearest branch for more info.
13/09/2020
We hope everyone is staying safe and well during this time.
Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the martial arts community, but fortunately we have been able to continue training in various forms.
We take the welfare of our membership seriously, and the BSKF has issued advice to all its branches on how to conduct classes in a Covid-secure manner. In England this currently includes no physical contact or use of equipment, and enforcing social distancing and limits on class sizes.
Some of our clubs have started to return to in-person training (indoors and outside), while others are not yet in a position to do this, or remain online only for the time being. A limited number of branches have also begun to accept new students.
The situation is changing regularly, so if you are interested in joining us, please get in touch with your nearest branch for more info.
British Shorinji Kempo Federation (BSKF)
The BSKF is a non-profit organisation providing teaching and guidance in the martial art of Shorinji Kempo.
Shorinji Kempo combines effective self-defence techniques with a practical philosophy based on Buddhist principles. The training aims to develop the potential of the individual and create physically and mentally balanced people. Its intentions are to provide students with the confidence and ability to stand up for their ideals, allowing them not only to protect themselves, but also to help the community they live in and, ultimately, society as a whole.
Our self-defence techniques incorporate both hard and soft systems. The hard or active system (goho) comprises techniques involving punches, kicks, dodges and blocks. The soft or passive system (juho), is typically used when grabbed or held against one's will, and includes escaping or throwing an opponent and applying joint-locks to subdue them. The two systems are used together to create a unique all-round system of self-defence based on technique rather than strength.
The teachings also include seiho and seated meditation. Seiho is a therapeutic acupressure massage system used to relax muscles, relieve tension and regulate circulation. Seated meditation is practised during every class to calm the mind and encourage breathing control.
Shorinji Kempo combines effective self-defence techniques with a practical philosophy based on Buddhist principles. The training aims to develop the potential of the individual and create physically and mentally balanced people. Its intentions are to provide students with the confidence and ability to stand up for their ideals, allowing them not only to protect themselves, but also to help the community they live in and, ultimately, society as a whole.
Our self-defence techniques incorporate both hard and soft systems. The hard or active system (goho) comprises techniques involving punches, kicks, dodges and blocks. The soft or passive system (juho), is typically used when grabbed or held against one's will, and includes escaping or throwing an opponent and applying joint-locks to subdue them. The two systems are used together to create a unique all-round system of self-defence based on technique rather than strength.
The teachings also include seiho and seated meditation. Seiho is a therapeutic acupressure massage system used to relax muscles, relieve tension and regulate circulation. Seated meditation is practised during every class to calm the mind and encourage breathing control.
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