To WSKO Members in the
This is an announcement on branch/individual activities
after the dissolution of the British Shorinji Kempo Federation (Termination of the
status as a WSKO Regular Group Member)
<Branches>
- BSKF’s status as a Regular Group Member has been
terminated; however, individual branches with intention to continue Shorinji
Kempo activities complying with the principles and the Statutes of WSKO may
continue the activities as Associate Group Members.
Any other group
is not recognized as a group of Shorinji Kempo. Such a group may not use
the name Shorinji Kempo, its mark and/or logotype, as well as any education
materials containing “the philosophy, the techniques, and the education system”
of Shorinji Kempo.
- A sub-branch
that has been active with approval by the British Shorinji Kempo Federation and
wishes to continue practicing Shorinji Kempo should contact the WSKO
Secretariat. We will make arrangements for such a group to continue its
activities as WSKO members.
<Individuals>
- If you are an individual member of a British branch
that has ceased to affiliate with WSKO but you wish to continue practicing Shorinji
Kempo, please contact the WSKO Secretariat (e-mail: wsko@shorinjikempo.or.jp). We
will make arrangements for you to continue at a WSKO branch.
Updated List of WSKO Branches in U.K.
Grading test to be held at Charteris Sports Centre in London on May 1st, 2010, has no relationship with WSKO.
Please note that any of the results will not be recognized by WSKO or as a Shorinji Kempo rank.
World
Shorinji Kempo Organization