South Wimbledon Shorinji Kempo Dojo

I've been training at the South Wimbledon dojo for over a year and have really enjoyed my experience there. There is a very welcoming atmosphere in the class, and the lessons are very active and engaging. When I first joined this dojo, I had no prior experience of martial arts training so I found the structure and general support very helpful. Additionally, I am completing the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award with Shorinji Kempo as my physical activity which I am doing alongside my sixth form st...

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.

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. ...

I tried Shorinji Kempo in South Wimbledon not knowing anything about it. The same evening I decided to joined the club. It is a great way to keep fit, learn new skills, meet new people, gain confidence with self defence techniques. The teachers are very knowledgeable, helpful and inspiring, the atmosphere -friendly and welcoming. I wish I discovered it earlier!

This is genuine martial arts. Expert teachers. Effective techniques. Fast learning. Have made great friends here.

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 s...