British Shorinji Kempo Federation

BSKF members are heading to Spain for the BSKF Busen this April.

Three days of intensive residential training in Tolosa, Basque Country (23-25 April).

Contact your branch master for details.

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This is a higher level defence against an attempted judo-style throw from a belt grab.

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Okuri gote (throw) into okuri maki tembin (arm bar) - effective balance control demonstrated by Mizuno Sensei at Basque Seminar 2025.

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Looking back at May 2025 - BSKF members joined ISKSR for a three-day seminar and competition in Gien, France.

Competition highlights: Leon Wheeler and Christina Nguyen placed 2nd in kyu grade kumi embu, and Danny Kalhor placed 2nd in dan grade randori.

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Some more moments from our Winter Training Camp earlier this month.

Training, learning, and socialising with friends from across BSKF. 🥋

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Nyoi (short stick) defence drills from Summer Seminar 2022.

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Congratulations to everyone who took part in our grading last week on 8th March!

Excellent performances across all levels. Well done to all who progressed to their next grade. 🥋

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This month we're highlighting the City BSKF Dojo, one of London's founding clubs.

City dojo was established in November 1974 by Tameo Mizuno as the City University branch, making it one of the first Shorinji Kempo dojos in the UK. Along with Mayfair (a descendant of Finchley Road), it's the oldest BSKF branch.

The club has a rich lineage of notable instructors. Jeremy Shackleton served as Branch Master after Mizuno Sensei until his death in 1991, followed by Paul Barnes, Adrian Simpson, and Robert Villiers (6th dan, now BSKF Chief Instructor), who still trains at City regularly. Alumni include Ben Perkins, founder of East London dojo, who achieved his 2nd and 3rd dan at City.

Today the dojo is led by Branch Master Daniel Kalhor (5th dan), who was recently appointed as BSKF Co-Director at the 2025 AGM.

City dojo emphasizes practical self-defence combined with physical fitness, incorporating circuits and padwork into training sessions. The focus is on mutual respect and cooperation, with mindful
meditation and philosophy integrated into classes.

Want to try Shorinji Kempo? 🥋

City dojo trains on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Finsbury Leisure Centre, Norman Street, EC1V 3PU (Clerkenwell).

Classes are open to all adults (age 18+) and all fitness levels.

For more information, visit: www.citykempo.com

As always, we recommend contacting the dojo directly for the most up-to-date information on training times and locations.

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Ryote yori nuki is a basic technique in Shorinji kempo, involving an escape from a double outside grab. It teaches balance and control against a strong pulling attack.

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