Coronavirus (COVID-19) update from the BSKF
We hope everyone is staying safe and well during this time.
We take the welfare of our membership seriously, and in accordance with UK Government guidelines all BSKF physical activities are currently suspended until further notice. This includes training at branches and our calendar of events, and is for the health and safety of our instructors, students and the public.
In the meantime, we have moved to an online schedule of activities for our current members. Please contact your Branch Master for more details on how to join. We are unfortunately unable to accept new members for the time-being.
We hope to resume normal training activities as soon as government guidance indicates it is safe to do so.
We hope everyone is staying safe and well during this time.
We take the welfare of our membership seriously, and in accordance with UK Government guidelines all BSKF physical activities are currently suspended until further notice. This includes training at branches and our calendar of events, and is for the health and safety of our instructors, students and the public.
In the meantime, we have moved to an online schedule of activities for our current members. Please contact your Branch Master for more details on how to join. We are unfortunately unable to accept new members for the time-being.
We hope to resume normal training activities as soon as government guidance indicates it is safe to do so.
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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