Schedule
Tuesday - 7PM to 9PM
Thursday - 7PM to 9M
Saturday - 10AM to 12PM
If you plan to visit us, please check the News section of our website for last minute changes in schedule and location. You can also email us to let us know you are coming.
Location
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Chelsea Studios
6th Floor
151 West 26th St.
(b/t 6th & 7th Ave)
New York, NY
We are conveniently located near the following subway and rail lines:
Subway: 1, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, N, Q, R, V
PATH: 23rd and 34th St Stations
Penn Station: NJ Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak
Please note that Chelsea Studios is a dance studio and not a martial arts school. Because we are a not-for-profit organization, we use whatever space is available and there are times that Chelsea Studios is booked. If you wish to visit us, please check our News section for last minute changes or email us.
Tuition
It is basic to the philosophy of Shorinji Kempo that no instructor
should make his/her living from teaching this art. A minimal monthly
tuition is charged to each student to cover the rental space, insurance,
equipment and other operating expenses. By eliminating the profit motive,
it can be seen that the teachers
are teaching for the love of the art and are sincere
in their efforts to see you succeed. All instructors are strictly certified
by WSKO.
Students, please note that the monthly tuition has been reduced to $50.
Adults
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$80 per month |
Students
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$50 per month |
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Children
(13 and younger) |
$20 per month $20 one-time registration fee |
How To Join
We ask that you please visit us, observe a class and feel free to ask any questions. We welcome all visitors regardless if you plan to join or not. Please make sure that you check our website for any last minute changes in our schedule or location. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email us.
Class Format
Below is the typical class format used by all Shorinji Kempo dojos.
| Warm-up
(Taiso) |
To prevent injury, we practice many stretching techniques that help relax and strengthen the body and increase flexibility. |
| Basics
(Kihon) |
Here, we practice our basic movements as a group: striking, kicking, blocking, and dodging techniques. Please check our Videos section to see an example. |
| Hard
Techniques (Goho) |
It is here where you will work with a partner practicing various striking and counter-striking (hard system) techniques. |
| Meditation
(Chinkon gyo) |
At this time we will recite our Dokun (Mediation, Creed, and Oath). We then proceed to perform about 5 to 10 minutes of seated meditation (Zazen). It is during this period where we have a chance to renew our energy and spirit. |
| Philosophy
Discussion (Gakka) |
This is what separates us from almost all other martial arts. This is typically led by Sensei or a senior kenshi. Topics are from Kaiso's teachings, our Tokuhon textbook, or current events. |
| Soft
Techniques (Juho) |
Once again you work with a partner to practice many compliant techniques such as wrist locks, releases, takedowns, etc. |