Oxford University Shorinji Kempo Club

Oxford University Shorinji Kempo Club Shorinji Kempo is a non-competitive Japanese martial art combining striking and throwing techniques.

Paperwork is in and the results are official - congratulations to Geoff and Niamh on all their hardwork last term!
09/05/2026

Paperwork is in and the results are official - congratulations to Geoff and Niamh on all their hardwork last term!

A chilly final session of term, thanks to an ill-timed fire alarm!We're now heading into vacation training mode. Timetab...
12/03/2026

A chilly final session of term, thanks to an ill-timed fire alarm!

We're now heading into vacation training mode. Timetables have changed, and sessions may be sporadic or cancelled at the last minute.

Session times during the vacation will be:
Sundays 3-5pm
Thursday 8-9:30pm

All sessions are dependent on sufficient demand, so if you're hoping to train with us please do get in touch before you travel!

Another successful grading at Oxford dojo! Congratulations to both candidates on their hard work.
02/03/2026

Another successful grading at Oxford dojo! Congratulations to both candidates on their hard work.

We were delighted to host two visitors yesterday. Great to see Sensei Minesh () and Sensei Graham () at our Sunday train...
16/02/2026

We were delighted to host two visitors yesterday. Great to see Sensei Minesh () and Sensei Graham () at our Sunday training.

If you're at a loose end, why not come down and join in with one of our sessions?
Sunday 3-5pm
Monday 8-9:30pm
Thursday 9-10:30pm

All sessions are open to all levels, whether you're an experienced kenshi or a complete beginner!

First session of the year! Reminds me of training in
04/01/2026

First session of the year! Reminds me of training in

Huge congratulations to the grading candidates from yesterday's seminar. We're extremely pleased to announce that *four...
17/11/2025

Huge congratulations to the grading candidates from yesterday's seminar. We're extremely pleased to announce that *four* kenshi passed their 3rd Dan exam, as well as two who passed shodan!

Two of the 3rd Dan candidates came from our very own dojo, and we're so proud of all the work they've put in. This is a well-deserved promotion and has been a long time coming.




We had a great day yesterday hosting a one-day seminar for . Members from 7 branches came together for a full day coveri...
17/11/2025

We had a great day yesterday hosting a one-day seminar for . Members from 7 branches came together for a full day covering kihon, randori, and technical training, followed by some down time at for recovery beers and dinner.

Huge thanks to all the instructors for their time and effort, and to all the attendees for bringing such great energy - we're already looking forward to the next event!




Unfortunately there will be no training on Sunday 26th October as the dojo is in use for another event. But we'll be bac...
25/10/2025

Unfortunately there will be no training on Sunday 26th October as the dojo is in use for another event. But we'll be back as usual on Monday 27th!

After the madness of Freshers Fair we're looking forward to seeing a lot of new faces in the dojo. Whether this is your ...
09/10/2025

After the madness of Freshers Fair we're looking forward to seeing a lot of new faces in the dojo. Whether this is your first experience of martial arts, or you're a seasoned pro looking to try something new - everyone is welcome!

Our first session of the new term will be this coming Monday, 8-9:30pm, in the dojo at Iffley Road sports centre. Remember to sign up for taster session access via the SportsFed app or member portal.

Last Sunday we had the pleasure of welcoming Ikegami-san for a visit. If you're a travelling kenshi and you find yoursel...
24/09/2025

Last Sunday we had the pleasure of welcoming Ikegami-san for a visit. If you're a travelling kenshi and you find yourself near Oxford, drop us a line!

New term, new timetable!We're back for Michaelmas term 2025, starting on Monday 13th October. Whether you're a returning...
20/09/2025

New term, new timetable!

We're back for Michaelmas term 2025, starting on Monday 13th October. Whether you're a returning student, a fresher looking for a new activity, or an Oxford local - come along and try us out (first two weeks are FREE!)

All sessions take place in the dojo at the Iffley Road Sports Centre.

Address

Iffley Road Sports Complex
Oxford
OX41EQ

Opening Hours

Monday 8pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 9pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 3pm - 5pm

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