BSKF 50th Anniversary Taikai

Come join the British Shorinji Kempo Federation (BSKF) and guests from around the world, as we celebrate 50 years of Shorinji kempo in the UK.

The occasion will be marked by a special one day international tournament (taikai), including demonstrations from senior practitioners, competitive performances (embu) and sparring matches (randori).

Past BSKF alumni and those from the wider Shorinji kempo community are very welcome to attend as spectators, regardless of your affiliation.

Lunch and refreshments will not be included, but can be purchased at the campus or brought in.

Programme

Full programme to be confirmed nearer the time.

Doors open (9.15am)

Morning (10-1pm)

• Opening ceremony
• Demonstrations by BSKF
• Embu competition (choreographed performances)

Break for lunch (1-2pm)

Afternoon (2-5pm)

• Randori competition (stand-up sparring matches)
• Awards ceremony
• Close

BSKF and IKA members

Competition entries are reserved for BSKF and IKA members, by invitation only. All competitors and seminar attendees please register in advance through your regular branch.

What is Shorinji Kempo

Shorinji kempo is a modern Japanese martial art that combines striking (goho), grappling (juho), restorative massage (seiho) and meditation (chinkon) into a practical system of self-defence and personal development.

It was founded in 1947 by Japanese soldier and zen monk, Doshin So. Following his experiences during the second world war, in occupied China and on return to a defeated Japan, Doshin So set out to equip young people with the skills and determination to stand up for others, and to promote a practical philosophy of mutual happiness and cooperation.

The new art spread quickly across Japan in the 1950s and around the globe in the '60s and '70s, and was brought to the UK in 1974. It is still taught and practiced today all over the world.

Host or Publisher BSKF