South Wimbledon Shorinji Kempo Dojo

This is a really friendly Dojo, all the people are very welcoming and the instruction is excellent.

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A great sport, and an excellent place to learn it! Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial arts that—while perhaps less well known than Karate, Judo and some others—is highly effective (no matter what your size and strength is) and very ethical at the same time. It blends thrusts and kicks with grappling techniques, foot movement, controlled falls etc. Each class combines a solid workout (prepare to sweat!) with a mix of those techniques, as well as elements of the philosophy and mindfulness. The South Wimbledon dojo is a true gem for Shorinji Kempo. Sensei Paul and his team do an amazing job in patiently teaching all kenshi of different belts, and the relaxed atmosphere in class helps you make a whole bunch of new friends quickly: Once you have come for a few times, everybody knows you by name, and many of the kenshi become good friends also outside class. One thing that really strikes me is the non-commercial nature of this sport: While many (most?) sports are run on a profit-basis, Shorinji Kempo seems to be taught for purely altruistic reasons. The fees will barely cover the costs for the rent, the equipment etc. The initial workouts alone are easily on par with gym classes that would cost you more than an entire 2h Kempo class! Really refreshing to see that such things still exist in London. More...

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The Dojo is very welcoming to beginners for all ages. It is a great place to come along with your family and friends. Sensei Paul is a very warm and attentive instructor and teaches authentic Japanese budo technique and spirit. My family and I are very happy to come every week to learn Shorinji Kempo. More...

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The teaching is great and the environment very welcoming and friendly. Thank you so much for the great welcoming and the passion for teaching!🙂

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What a great martial art system, excellent teacher and atmosphere. Lessons are suitable for all ages and abilities and they are amazing value for money. Absolutely love it. Peter

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Fantastic atmosphere and excellent instructor. It feels like in Japan. I find it as a very effective method and it helped me to improve my health. Alexandra

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Shorinji Kempo is great for beginners and Sensei Paul focuses on everyone's needs whether it is your first day or you have been training for years. Very friendly

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It is a wonderful place if you are interested in self defense and martial arts in a nice and welcoming environment. Enjoyed it a lot since the first day. Totally recommended.

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Friendly teaching in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere with a wide range of levels - always the sign of a flourishing dojo. Sensei Paul is a patient teacher and adapts to the needs of younger martial artists and older and returning martial artists alike. Give it a whirl - you know you want to! More...

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Very friendly and welcoming to beginners.

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Friendly people, good training experience. Focus is placed both on self defence and physical conditioning.

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Sensei Paul was really welcoming on first visit and made me love Shorinji Kempo. He introducted really well on first tranning all the techniques.
Can only recommend to anyone to come and join for a friendly team More...

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Warmly welcomed. Lots of individual help provided. Good range of equipment. Punch bags, gloves and more advanced stuff.
Highly recommend

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Excellent dojo with great facilities. I recommend this place to anyone interested in learning martial arts. Paul is an excellent Shorinji Kempo teacher!

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I've been going to another dojo for a while before coming here, and I love shorinji kempo so I decided to come train at this dojo in addition to the one nearby. I was nervous at first going to a new place on the other side of London, but I felt at home and like a part of the group in no time. The instructor and the students are both helpful and caring people which makes it a good learning environment.If you're wondering about trying a new martial art, or trying out this specific dojo, you should go for it and try it out. More...

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Excellent dojo. Nice people and well equipped. Everyone's made to feel welcome.

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I've been going to another dojo for a while before coming here, and I love shorinji kempo so I decided to come train at this dojo in addition to the one nearby. I was nervous at first going to a new place on the other side of London, but I felt at home and like a part of the group in no time. The instructor and the students are both helpful and caring people which makes it a good learning environment.

If you're wondering about trying a new martial art, or trying out this specific dojo, you should go for it and try it out. More...

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Excellent dojo. Nice people and well equipped. Everyone's made to feel welcome.

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Excellent dojo with great facilities. I recommend this place to anyone interested in learning martial arts. Paul is an excellent Shorinji Kempo teacher!

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Sensei Paul was really welcoming on first visit and made me love Shorinji Kempo. He introducted really well on first tranning all the techniques.
Can only recommend to anyone to come and join for a friendly team More...

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Super fun martial art and the instructor is really nice!

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Super fun martial art and the instructor is really nice!

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Warmly welcomed. Lots of individual help provided. Good range of equipment. Punch bags, gloves and more advanced stuff.
Highly recommend

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This is a great dojo to train in with lots of equipment to enhance the class. The location is good being near a tram station. If you have an interest in Shorinji Kempo, japanese Budo or just martial arts I would advise you to visit this training session. More...

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This is a great dojo to train in with lots of equipment to enhance the class. The location is good being near a tram station. If you have an interest in Shorinji Kempo, japanese Budo or just martial arts I would advise you to visit this training session. More...

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This is the real deal. Provides excellent self-defence training alongside development of the mind and spirit. Taught by experts.

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This is the real deal. Provides excellent self-defence training alongside development of the mind and spirit. Taught by experts.

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Went for the opening class, excellent instruction throughout. Would highly recommend from beginner's to experts

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Went for the opening class, excellent instruction throughout. Would highly recommend from beginner's to experts

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Great dojo for Japanese martial arts training on a Sunday. You can combine training with Sunday lunch afterwards. Good venue and instructor.

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Great dojo for Japanese martial arts training on a Sunday. You can combine training with Sunday lunch afterwards. Good venue and instructor.

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The instructors are very generous with their time, and are careful to explain the basic mechanics of each technique to newcomers. Students get a grounding in basic Zen mind training, strikes, blocks, takedowns, pins, and releases. The art itself may be formidable, but the setting in which it's taught is relaxed and accommodating. And, as it's been pointed out elsewhere, the space has an excellent array of equipment: focus mitts, heavy bags, a striking dummy, and padded floors. A good place to embark on a regimen for increased fitness, quiet self-confidence, and mental de-cluttering . . . More...

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The instructors are very generous with their time, and are careful to explain the basic mechanics of each technique to newcomers. Students get a grounding in basic Zen mind training, strikes, blocks, takedowns, pins, and releases. The art itself may be formidable, but the setting in which it's taught is relaxed and accommodating. And, as it's been pointed out elsewhere, the space has an excellent array of equipment: focus mitts, heavy bags, a striking dummy, and padded floors. A good place to embark on a regimen for increased fitness, quiet self-confidence, and mental de-cluttering . . . More...

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