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Örjan graded to sankyū
On Tuesday the 21st of Februariy we had a kyū grading, it was Örjan who tested for sankyū (3rd kyū, green belt). The grading went very well and Örjan passed the test without any problems. Congratulations to Örjan!
Over the weekend, 4 to 5 February we had a small gasshuku (training camp) with our friends from Harrow shibu in England. In addition to a number of members in Karlstad Shibu and then of course our visitors from Harrow, there were another two branches represented over the weekend. Karlstads Studenter Shibu had their shibu-chō Åke Olsson attending on Saturday, and Jörgen Andersson on both days. Skövde was represented on Sunday by Peter Thorvald.
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Here is a little guide with information that can be good to know before taking a grading examination.
As for the first grading tests one can usually be able to do them, if one practices regularly, after about one semester. Continue reading
Filip Kjellgren, graded to 8th kyū
On Tuesday we had a grading for Filip, who was ill and couldn’t do the test at the grading before Christmas.
Filip did well and passed hist grading for 8th kyū, yellow belt one yellow chevron.
A big Congratulations to Filip!
Kenta practice again
Last Saturday, as well as the Saturday before that our old friend Kenta (Kenneth Westlund) showed up for practice again.
For those who don’t know Kenta he is shodan (1 dan), but has not practised for a few years. He works in Stockholm, but lives in Hammarö (just outside of Karlstad), so he will basically just to train at our Saturday sessions.
The branch usually get some Christmas and New Year greetings and here we have posted a number of those who sent cards/pictures.
From WSKO Hombu.
Practice will start again!
Now the holidays are over and we start up practice again on the usual hours from the 10th of January. It’s now time to get rid of everything al the food from the holidays have added. We also accept new members, for those interested in starting to practice Shorinji Kempo can start off with reading on this page.
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We wishes everyone a happy new 2012!
Happy New Year 明けましておめでとうございます Gott Nytt År!
Makimono (scroll) with Dōkun
The text that is read during chinkon gyō is called Dōkun. It consists of Seiku [聖句] (meditation), Seigan [誓願] (oath), Dōkun [道訓] (teaching of the way) and Shinjō [信条] (creed). (In Japanese Dōin one also read a section that is called Raihaishi, in that case these text are collectively referred to as Kyōten [教典].) Below is a short explanation of these texts, as well as the official English version of them. At the bottom those that are interested can also find the original in Japanese, both in romaji (our alphabet) and with kanji/hiragana. Continue reading
The branch usually has a few things for sale, and we can help to order things related to Shorinji Kempo. In principle, we can order everything on WSKO’s “Whats on Sale” page. If there is anything you want to buy, the branch can order it for you. The following items are things that we normally have in stock. Continue reading
