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  1. What is the IKA?

    Hello Kari,

    The IKA is the "International Kempo Association", established by groups in seven countries who practice Shorinji kempo, related, or similar martial arts. It has been established as an...
  2. And for the record...

    For the record, BSKF and IKA training is open to all those who wish to train in the spirit which So Doshin intended...
  3. Gassho All, I can assure you that this is not...

    Gassho All,

    I can assure you that this is not a BSKF dojo or connected with us in any way - after the events in 2010, AFS would not be accepted as an instructor in our organisation unless a pretty...
  4. Thread: BSKF Beat WSKO

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    The conclusion of the legal process

    I'm afraid that we never actually posted the final conclusion of the legal battle between the BSKF and SKU over the right to use the therm "Shorinji kempo" to describe the martial art we both...
  5. Thread: BSKF Beat WSKO

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    If it helps you feel more smug: you are very wise...

    If it helps you feel more smug: you are very wise indeed ;)
  6. Thread: BSKF Beat WSKO

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    A wise man knows he knows nothing...

    One of the interesting philosophical points that the whole affair brought into sharp relief was how different people deal with a complete absence of knowledge. WSKO originally said that Sensei...
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    Hello Kari, I believe we trained together in...

    Hello Kari,

    I believe we trained together in Norcia in 2007 - one of the WSKO seminars I most fondly remember (although if you ate all of the lunch, afternoon training was somewhat lethargic).
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    Poll: An examiner's point of view

    I have obviously taken a few exams in my time, but I have also been examining gradings for a number of years.

    I agree with Fernando that the examinee deserves good feedback after all their...
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    Hello Indar, I certainly don't believe you or...

    Hello Indar,

    I certainly don't believe you or other people are dishonourable for remaining in WSKO, whatever I may think of WSKO's actions. We all see different things, and make our judgments...
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    Rumours and innuendo

    Sorry, Steve Williams mentioned a relevant point in a private message which it might be worth mentioning here. The specific allegation about 'an offence that could warrant 5-10 years in prison'...
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    More than one path to the top of the mountain

    Hello Anders,

    I don't think I've seen you since Durham in 2010(?) - I hope you are well.

    When I started, I actually wanted to do the physical martial art of Shorinji kempo and follow the...
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    Hello Indar, Long time no see. Your name...

    Hello Indar,

    Long time no see. Your name actually came up the other day, as a Swiss kenshi and I were remembering the joint Swiss-German seminar in Basel in 2008.

    I have actually seen the...
  13. Thread: BSKF Beat WSKO

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    I'm impressed that the news has spread so fast -...

    I'm impressed that the news has spread so fast - more people keep an eye on the IPO rulings page than I had ever considered possible ;)

    I hope that everyone is doing well and is in good health...
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    Hello All, Sensei Jee actually left the BSKF...

    Hello All,

    Sensei Jee actually left the BSKF almost a year ago, and (sort of) rejoined WSKO.

    During the unpleasantness of the last few years, Sensei Jee was one of the few people in the British...
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    South West England Seminar and Winter Ball

    Dear All,

    For those who we haven't managed to contact directly, I would like to invite everyone to the South West England Training Seminar and Bristol Winter's Ball on the 9th December.

    Sensei...
  16. Thread: Starting a dojo

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    From a Bristol Perspective

    I think maybe a bit of history should be clarified here.

    The Bristol University Dojo has been running for 8 years, since being established by Dav Spilling and myself in 1997. Several years ago,...
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    The Final Sprint

    I'm afraid I'm on the final sprint home now, so won't be able to make any diversions, however small ;-) We're near Astana in North Kazakhstan, and we're due to head up North to Moscow, St Petersburg...
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    Many thanks

    Many thanks to you all for you help. I think itwas the 'bamboo curtain' interferring, as I can now reach the site (from Kazakhstan). However, I can't make an awful lot of sense of it, so your...
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    Moscow Shorinji Kempo Dojo

    Dear All,

    Sorry to ask such a mundane question, but can anyone help me in contacting the Moscow Branch? Alas the www.shorinji-kempo.ru is either not active, or is inaccessible from where I am at...
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