What do I need to wear?

To start, comfortable exercise clothes. Make sure you have no sharp or hard items (e.g. keys in your pockets or belt buckles). Take off watches, necklaces, etc., but you can keep your glasses! We train barefoot, but "grippy" socks are acceptable if you need to.

Do I need to bring anything?

Yourself, some enthusiasm, and a water bottle.

What do I need to do before class?

If this is your first lesson, you'll need to fill in the insurance form. Your first month of insurance is free, and after that it is £60 per year for full adults (concessions available).

Is there an age limit?

We take students from age 14+. There is no upper age limit - just take it at your own pace!

I have an injury, can I join the class?

It depends what the injury is, of course. If you can do general exercise you're probably fine, but if you want to discuss your particular case please get in touch.

Shorinji Kempo - Totterdown - 2025

By Bristol Shorinji Kempo Dojo

Multiple dates

Overview

Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art focused on self defence, a healthy mind, and a healthy body.

You will learn some awesome kick-ass moves, while also getting fit, meeting new people, and having a lot of fun!

The class contains both "hard" techniques (punches and kicks) and "soft" techniques (pins and throws). We also do meditation and philosophy, and a form of pressure point massage.

Friday classes are usually taught by Sensei Mike (5th Dan, he/him), and Saturday by Sensei Nicki (5th Dan, she/her). Both are super friendly and will make your class both interesting and informative.

Category: Sports & Fitness, Fighting & Martial Arts

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Highlights

In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Totterdown Methodist Church

3a Winton Street

Totterdown BS4 2AD United Kingdom

How do you want to get there?

Driving Public transport Biking Walking

Agenda

Warm Up

Basics

Learn the basic punches, kicks, blocks, and movements. Everyone does basics every class to make sure they are instinctive when we need them.

Meditation and Philosophy

A short period of seated meditation and a talk about an interesting aspect of the martial arts.

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Organised by

Bristol Shorinji Kempo Dojo

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