Welcome to Shorinji Kempo in Sweden

The practice suit used in Shorinji Kempo A throwing technique in Shorinji Kempo Kenshi from different countries

Shorinji Kempo is a modern art of Budo that was founded in Japan 1947. Shorinji Kempo has spread to 33 countries worldwide, and it is the same Shorinji Kempo practised all over.

As an art of Budo Shorinji Kempo is open for everyone, no matter what gender or age. If you are interested to practice here in Sweden you can go to Branches to see a list of all Shorinji Kempo branches in Sweden.

For a list of worldwide branches see the WSKO home page WSKO home page.

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2010-04-26

Many New Black Belts

We wish to congratulate Jerry Dahlqvist, Magnus Moberg, Robert Martinsson from Stockholm North and Helen Linnell, Erik Imamura, Kalle Grill students from Stockholm April 25 passed their grading to Shodan.

2010-04-14

Instructor's seminar in Stockholm

We have created a new tradition that we hope will be durable: the most experienced instructors will meet one weekend per semester for a joint training and coaching. The training day on the 10th of April was open to all with 3rd day or higher.

2010-03-22

New Federation Officers after the General Meeting

The Swedish Shorinji Kempo Federation held its Annual General Meeting on last Saturday. One of the ordinary items is election of federation officers. Before the meeting a few officers had announced that they wouldn’t be available for re-election.

A joyous moment when Kenneth and Linus heard they had passed the written exam and thereby all parts of the exam.

2010-03-14

Successful Shodan Examination in Stockholm

At the 27th of February, a Shodan examination was conducted in Enskedehallen, Stockholm. During more than two hours of sweaty exercises did Kenneth Svedlund and Linus Thorelli succeed in proving themselves worthy of 1st Dan in Shorinji Kempo.

Participants on the instructor (3rd Dan and above) meeting

2009-12-14

Instructors meeting in December

Over two days the weekend 5-6th of December a number of higher graded (3 Dan and above), who runs clubs and that instructs a lot, gathered to train and coach each other. Mostly the training was basic techniques and combinations on mits and bag.

2009-12-05

Two New DVDs Released

Two new DVDs have just been released, "The World of Shorinji Kempo - Europe" 少林寺拳法の世界ヨーロッパ編 and "Shorinji Kempo Legendary Master Aosaka Hiroshi "少林寺拳法达人伝説青坂寛. The narration is Japanese but there are subtitles in English, French and Italian.

2009-11-20

Blue Label dogi

Now there's a new Blue Label Dogi (suitable for beginners and children) available. The new Blue Label, according to reports from branches who bought it, is very affordable and now fully bleached and is also available with name embroidery.

Top performers at the Swedish National Taikai 2009

2009-11-15

Swedish National Embu Taikai 2009 in Gothenburg

This year's national finals were decided in the middle of the center of Gothenburg at the Valhalla Training Center. The Taikai was determined in two different groups, Kyukenshi (under black belt) and Yudansha (practitioners with black belt).

2009-11-01

Yudansha Gasshuku in Karlstad

On the weekend of the 17th October 2009 the Swedish Federation held a Yudansha Gasshuku. In attendance were many Kenshi from branches within Sweden and also Kenshi from elsewhere within Europe; from Germany, France, and the UK.

2009-10-15

New book "Hajimeyou! Shorinji Kempo" published

Hombu has put up some info about the newly published book "Hajimeyou! Shorinji Kempo" [はじめよう！少林寺拳法] The book has 175 pages and very nice colour pictures of most hokei up to shodan.

2009-08-04

Federation Received Commendation from WSKO

The Swedish Federation received a commendation from WSKO during the Taikai/Koshukai in Bali for its work for the last fifteen years. The commendation was handed out by the WSKO President So Yuuki.

2009-06-07

Blog about trip to Japan

Peter Carlsson from Göteborg shibu is visiting a friend in Japan for about a month. He writes a blog about his experiences during this time.

2009-06-06

Dan Examiniation in Bromma

On the 26th of May 2009 John Lindholm and Peter Spångberg, both from Shorinji Kempo Bromma Shibu, their test to shodan junkenshi (1st Ddan). A big CONGRATULATIONS to John and Peter.

2009-05-22

Uppsala Shibu Closed

Unfortunately the activity in Uppsala is now discontinued. The Federation recently got the official letter which WSKO accept the closure of Uppsala Shibu.

Picture from SB&K's General Meeting 2009

2009-03-22

Re-organisation of Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation

On Saturday 21st of March the Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation held their annual General Meeting. The big question in this years' meeting was the proposed change of the federation's organisation.

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