Camden Shorinji Kempo Club

One grader is never enough - huge congratulations to Rose, our newest Blue Belt!

We're so incredibly proud of your immense hard work and determination, and we're looking forward to the next steps on your Kempo journey.

Seeing everyone come together to support each other through the gradings is what Kempo is all about - thank you for being part of our amazing community.

Camden Kempo's second Black Belt!

Reaching black belt is always a massive achievement — but this one feels especially meaningful.

CJ (they/them) hasn’t just trained hard; they’ve helped keep this club running. Their contribution behind the scenes has shaped Camden Kempo in ways most people never see. They’ve organised countless queer‑inclusive taster sessions, supported new people, served as our club captain, and handled admin with reliability and care.

They’re also a Certified Martial Arts First Aider and fully insured through the BSKF to lead training — but above all, they’ve been part of the backbone of our community.

Seeing them reach black belt… it really does mean something.
As their sensei, I’m incredibly proud.

Kavita

Happy Pride month from all of us at Camden Shorinji Kempo🏳️‍🌈

We're incredibly proud of CJ and Rose for giving their all at the grading last Sunday - and if you'd like to start your journey in martial arts, now is a great time to join us!

With a mix of basics (punches & kicks), pair work, meditation and throws (take-downs), there's something for everyone. You'll learn practical self-defense techniques and become part of our awesome community.

🕖Thursdays at 7pm and Sundays at 5.30pm
📍Holborn House

🎫as always on Outsavvy: https://www.outsavvy.com/organiser/camden-shorinji-kempo-martial-arts

We've got some exciting sessions coming up throughout May and then into June for Pride month 🏳️‍🌈 - it's a great time to join us!

Our classes are a fun mix of:
👊Basics: where we teach you how to punch with precision, kick with tenacity and duck any attack
🥋Pair work: where you get to train with a partner and try out the techniques
🧘‍♀️Meditation: where we spend a moment to keep ourselves grounded yet alert
🤼‍♂️Throws: where we practice take-downs

Our classes will show you some great self-defense techniques, but most importantly you'll be welcomed into a welcoming and friendly dojo and become part of our amazing community.

🕖Thursdays at 7pm and Sundays at 5.30pm
📍Holborn House

🎫as always on Outsavvy: https://www.outsavvy.com/organiser/camden-shorinji-kempo-martial-arts

We have awarded our first Black Belt, a mile stone for a Sensei that I’ll carry with me for a long time.

Training people to help them push past self-imposed limits and watching them support each others' mental health, as well as confront challenges together is exactly why this club was founded.

It has been my privilege to work with Len, Camden Kempos's first home grown Black Belt. They have gone above and beyond in leading the club, completing all safeguarding and checks. Their commitment and consistency sets such a powerful example as they transition from kyu to Dan grade.

This is an important milestone but I’m equally proud of those who are still building, learning, and moving at their own pace. Not everyone’s Kempo journey is the same and that’s exactly how it should be. Personal.

Every week I am inspired by this dojo, making showing up the easiest thing in the world!

Kavita