Curtin University Shorinji Kempo - Perth Branch

Curtin University Shorinji Kempo - Perth Branch Shorinji Kempo, founded in Japan in 1947, teaches practical self‑defence and personal growth. Shorinji Kempo is practiced in many countries around the world.

Introduced to Perth in 1990 and now based at Curtin University, it offers a cooperative, non‑profit training environment focused on uplifting oneself and others. Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art founded in 1947 by Doshin So. It is a discipline where an individual can strive to develop their own physical, mental and spiritual growth to become better individuals and worthwhile members of soc

iety. As a self-defence martial art style, Shorinji Kempo is characterized by defensive movements before counter attacking, utilizing a combination of strikes and joint manipulation techniques. As an organization, Shorinji Kempo's main headquarters is located in the town of Tadotsu, Kagawa Prefecture (on Shikoku island), Japan. The Shorinji Kempo Club in Perth, Western Australia was first established in 1990 at a Scouts Hall in Innaloo. Later in 2009, the Club re-established itself at Curtin University and has been there ever since. Class details - Updated as of 17/09/2024
Curtin Stadium, *Studio Room (turn left at reception, look for the Club's pull-up banner outside the door)
Wednesdays: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Saturdays: 8am to 10am

What to wear? Comfortable clothes with sleeve, sports pants. No tank tops. Please ensure to remove all jewellery from your person as this can result in injury to yourself and others during training. Contact
Andrew Zint - 0400 812 168
Teoh - 0433 236 503
[email protected]

For more information about Shorinji Kempo, click the link below. https://www.shorinjikempo.or.jp/en/what/one-unity

Perth branch had the priviledge of training with Shogo, a kenshi from the Tokyo branch. Even though his time here was sh...
03/09/2026

Perth branch had the priviledge of training with Shogo, a kenshi from the Tokyo branch.

Even though his time here was short, it was great to have been able to train with you.

Big turn out and a welcome back to students returning from uni break!Now...back to training
15/07/2026

Big turn out and a welcome back to students returning from uni break!

Now...back to training

20/06/2026
23/04/2026

Curtin Stadium will be closed all day this Saturday due to Anzac Day and long weekend.

As a result there will be no training this Saturday 25th April.

Classes will resume as normal next week Wednesday 29th April

Budo and its relevance in daily life. Worth a listen regardless of martial art style.
21/04/2026

Budo and its relevance in daily life. Worth a listen regardless of martial art style.

7 likes, 2 comments. "Budo is dead_ Episode 1_with Professor Alexander Bennett"

Shorinji Kempo highlights at Perth Japan Festival 2026
10/04/2026

Shorinji Kempo highlights at Perth Japan Festival 2026

Shorinji Kempo highlights at Perth Japan Festival 2026
10/04/2026

Shorinji Kempo highlights at Perth Japan Festival 2026

Long easter break coming up, BUT training still resumesRegular training this Saturday at 8am to 10am.Easter chocolate ta...
01/04/2026

Long easter break coming up, BUT training still resumes

Regular training this Saturday at 8am to 10am.

Easter chocolate taste better...after training
Easter break feels well deserved...after training
Training NEVER stops.

Disclaimer. The image below is an Ai generated image.

Shorinji Kempo will be demonstrating in this years Perth Japan Festival.Look for us at the Martial Arts stage. Details i...
11/03/2026

Shorinji Kempo will be demonstrating in this years Perth Japan Festival.
Look for us at the Martial Arts stage. Details in the location map and program.

Curtin Sport and Recreation Curtin Student Guild World Shorinji Kempo Organization / 少林寺拳法世界連合

🏮✨ Curtin University Shorinji Kempo club at Perth Japan Festival2026✨🏮Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art teaching ...
07/03/2026

🏮✨ Curtin University Shorinji Kempo club at Perth Japan Festival2026✨🏮

Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art teaching practical self-defense through strikes, locks and cooperative training. Its blend of hard and soft techniques, guided by compassionate strength, builds confidence and character while emphasizing helping others rather than dominating them.

This performance will take place on the Martial Arts Stage at 12:40 pm.

📍 Perth Japan Festival 2026
📅 Saturday, 14 March 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 8 PM
📌 Langley Park
🎟 FREE entry

#パース日本祭り

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Curtin University, B111, Kent Street
Bentley, WA
6102

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Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 10am

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+61400812168

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